Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  11.90  06:56:40.26 +28:02:04.2
188.05888  13.42954 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 2.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
20"  [WM2007] 547                  
Type: VAR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.600   V       Y     0.190   V                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5161.04297 4397.14111 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5159.00635 4397.67773 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 56 40.26 +28 02 04.2          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 56 40.27 +28 02 04.6          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 56 40.26 +28 02 03.8          11.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 56 40.26 +28 02 04.2  11.9 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
[WM2007] 547,2461093.7161,11.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
[WM2007] 547 20260222.2161 11.90CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:56:40.26 +28:02:04.2 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  11.46  06:49:20.59 +27:16:05.3
188.09167  11.63527 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 2.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
82 Alkmene                  1     -3       3  11.7     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 6121.29492 4907.26855 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 6119.22559 4907.85645 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 49 20.59 +27 16 05.3          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 49 20.60 +27 16 05.7          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 49 20.58 +27 16 04.9          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 49 20.59 +27 16 05.3  11.5 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.7161,11.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.2161 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:20.59 +27:16:05.3 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  11.59  06:33:17.90 +31:35:29.0
182.59468  10.30749 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 2.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  AL Aur                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.000   V            17.500   V         2456562.00000        388.000000000000   M7e                          
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 8300.67676 2329.86157 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 8298.56836 2330.46899 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 33 17.90 +31 35 29.0          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 33 17.88 +31 35 28.9          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 33 17.91 +31 35 29.1          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 22.2161*  06 33 17.90 +31 35 29.0  11.6 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AL Aur,2461093.7161,11.59,0.05,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
AL Aur 20260222.2161 11.59CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:33:17.90 +31:35:29.0 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  11.59  07:00:36.58 +26:08:18.1
190.20643  13.46463 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 2.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  V0355 Gem                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.500   V         <  15.000   V         2453744.00000        302.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 4565.43262 5514.06104 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 4563.36133 5514.36572 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 00 36.58 +26 08 18.1          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 00 36.59 +26 08 18.0          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 00 36.58 +26 08 18.2          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 22.2161*  07 00 36.58 +26 08 18.1  11.6 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0355 Gem,2461093.7161,11.59,0.05,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
V0355 Gem 20260222.2161 11.59CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:00:36.58 +26:08:18.1 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.06  07:21:11.60 +31:46:31.1
186.53083  19.75941 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 2.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
337 Devosa                  -1     -3       3  12.1    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 2137.18604 1883.27258 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 2135.25684 1883.56055 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 21 11.60 +31 46 31.1          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 21 11.59 +31 46 31.1          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 21 11.60 +31 46 31.0          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 21 11.60 +31 46 31.1  12.1 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.7161,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.2161 12.06CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:11.60 +31:46:31.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.31  06:26:43.04 +30:33:42.5
182.90465   8.58934 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 2.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  QV Aur                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.600   pg        <  17.000   pg        2436560.00000        299.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 9172.09570 2951.12134 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 9170.01465 2951.84570 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 26 43.04 +30 33 42.5          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 26 43.00 +30 33 43.2          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 26 43.07 +30 33 41.8          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 26 43.04 +30 33 42.5  12.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
QV Aur,2461093.7161,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
QV Aur 20260222.2161 12.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:26:43.04 +30:33:42.5 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.29  07:02:16.80 +29:45:53.4
186.92147  15.24244 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 2.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  ASASSN-V J070217.21+294550.2  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.790   V            13.150   V                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 4483.37646 3309.12769 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 4481.21777 3309.52905 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 02 16.80 +29 45 53.4          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 02 16.76 +29 45 53.5          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 02 16.84 +29 45 53.2          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 02 16.80 +29 45 53.4  12.3 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J070217.21+294550.2,2461093.7161,12.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J070217.21+294550.2 20260222.2161 12.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:02:16.80 +29:45:53.4 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.29  06:57:54.88 +28:18:40.2
187.91181  13.79180 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 2.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J104.4781+28.3130        | 06:57:54.88 +28:18:40.2 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5004.79736 4220.82080 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5002.87646 4221.48779 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 57 54.88 +28 18 40.2          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 57 54.92 +28 18 41.0          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 57 54.85 +28 18 39.4          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 57 54.88 +28 18 40.2  12.3 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J104.4781+28.3130,2461093.7161,12.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J104.4781+28.3130 20260222.2161 12.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:57:54.88 +28:18:40.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.53  07:06:08.77 +30:51:49.6
186.19860  16.43418 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 2.1 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 J106.5294+30.8624        | 07:06:08.77 +30:51:49.6 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 4027.14111 2611.77100 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 4025.09668 2612.22974 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 06 08.77 +30 51 49.6          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 06 08.76 +30 51 50.0          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 06 08.79 +30 51 49.3          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 06 08.77 +30 51 49.6  12.5 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J106.5294+30.8624,2461093.7161,12.53,0.05,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 J106.5294+30.8624 20260222.2161 12.53CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:08.77 +30:51:49.6 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  11.12  06:58:33.86 +31:38:25.8
184.80858  15.23391 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 2.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  FW Gem                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.400   pg        <  13.000   pg        2436836.00000        225.550000000000   M0                           
The object was found in astcheck.  
432 Pythia                  26    261     263  13.5     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits -crosshair 4995.89844 2211.29248 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits -crosshair 4998.98389 2215.50269 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5034.66504 2208.08862 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5032.72070 2208.59570 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 58 33.86 +31 38 25.8          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 58 33.86 +31 38 26.0          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 58 33.86 +31 38 25.6          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 22.2161*  06 58 33.86 +31 38 25.8  11.1 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
FW Gem,2461093.7161,11.12,0.05,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
FW Gem 20260222.2161 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:58:33.86 +31:38:25.8 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  14.01  07:29:49.28 +27:08:34.7
191.84242  19.87965 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 2.2 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                       | 07:29:49.28 +27:08:34.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 667.94391 4548.38818 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 665.77838 4548.59521 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 29 49.28 +27 08 34.7          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 29 49.25 +27 08 34.1          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 29 49.30 +27 08 35.3          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 29 49.28 +27 08 34.7  14.0 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2161 14.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:29:49.28 +27:08:34.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  14.41  06:29:42.72 +25:53:28.8
187.41711   7.08411 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:29:42.72 +25:53:28.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 8793.08008 5808.82520 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 8790.54102 5808.88281 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 29 42.72 +25 53 28.8          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 29 42.63 +25 53 26.7          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 29 42.82 +25 53 30.8          14.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 29 42.72 +25 53 28.8  14.4 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,14.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2161 14.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:29:42.72 +25:53:28.8 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  14.18  07:34:04.99 +31:22:10.1
187.93270  22.20662 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 1.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  Gaia DR3 891909027700708224   
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.970   G            13.990   G                                                 F                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 437.46530 1919.76013 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 435.52051 1919.86865 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 34 04.99 +31 22 10.1          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 34 04.98 +31 22 09.4          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 34 04.99 +31 22 10.8          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 34 04.99 +31 22 10.1  14.2 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 891909027700708224,2461093.7161,14.18,0.05,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 891909027700708224 20260222.2161 14.18CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:34:04.99 +31:22:10.1 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  14.02  07:19:59.63 +26:46:55.4
191.34745  17.71035 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:19:59.63 +26:46:55.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F7 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 1974.12976 4912.41992 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 1972.81458 4912.94287 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 19 59.63 +26 46 55.4          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 19 59.79 +26 46 55.3          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 19 59.46 +26 46 55.6          14.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 19 59.63 +26 46 55.4  14.0 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,14.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2161 14.02CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:59.63 +26:46:55.4 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.90  07:19:52.23 +24:55:54.8
193.12981  16.98265 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:19:52.23 +24:55:54.8 (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 1872.39160 6037.82568 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 1869.93945 6038.08643 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 19 52.23 +24 55 54.8          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 19 52.17 +24 55 54.2          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 19 52.30 +24 55 55.3          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 19 52.23 +24 55 54.8  13.9 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2161 13.90CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:52.23 +24:55:54.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  14.09  07:19:44.69 +26:27:02.0
191.64780  17.53414 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.0" and 1.8 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                       | 07:19:44.69 +26:27:02.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F6 (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 1986.84814 5117.16357 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 1985.25085 5116.40381 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 19 44.69 +26 27 02.0          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 19 44.77 +26 26 58.1          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 19 44.61 +26 27 05.8          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 19 44.69 +26 27 02.0  14.1 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,14.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2161 14.09CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:44.69 +26:27:02.0 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  14.10  06:39:53.93 +25:27:35.0
188.83533   8.95018 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 3.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  2MASS J06395454+2527322       
Type: EW
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.050   Rc           14.280   Rc        2457036.60100          0.759400000000                                
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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 7380.52197 6050.21045 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 7377.98047 6051.84424 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 39 53.93 +25 27 35.0          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 39 53.85 +25 27 38.0          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 39 54.01 +25 27 32.1          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 39 53.93 +25 27 35.0  14.1 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
2MASS J06395454+2527322,2461093.7161,14.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
2MASS J06395454+2527322 20260222.2161 14.10CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:53.93 +25:27:35.0 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.86  07:01:59.41 +25:41:38.8
190.75344  13.56875 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 2.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:01:59.41 +25:41:38.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 4360.60107 5771.71533 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 4358.40479 5772.21436 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 01 59.41 +25 41 38.8          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 01 59.38 +25 41 38.6          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 01 59.43 +25 41 39.0          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 01 59.41 +25 41 38.8  13.9 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2161 13.86CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:01:59.41 +25:41:38.8 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.86  07:07:49.56 +26:54:01.0
190.14866  15.24876 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 1.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:07:49.56 +26:54:01.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 3622.45459 4985.68262 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 3620.61499 4985.40527 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 07 49.56 +26 54 01.0          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 07 49.60 +26 53 58.6          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 07 49.52 +26 54 03.4          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 07 49.56 +26 54 01.0  13.9 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2161 13.86CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:07:49.56 +26:54:01.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.77  07:19:17.45 +26:19:00.5
191.73739  17.38949 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.7" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J109.8278+26.3071        | 07:19:17.45 +26:19:00.5 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 2040.85474 5203.76709 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 2037.40137 5204.17578 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 19 17.45 +26 19 00.5          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 19 17.16 +26 19 00.5          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 19 17.74 +26 19 00.5          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 19 17.45 +26 19 00.5  13.8 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J109.8278+26.3071,2461093.7161,13.77,0.05,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
ATO J109.8278+26.3071 20260222.2161 13.77CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:17.45 +26:19:00.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.64  07:32:34.49 +25:15:23.1
193.94939  19.77069 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 2.0 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                       | 07:32:34.49 +25:15:23.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 138.39250 5650.48242 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 136.42760 5650.46338 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 32 34.49 +25 15 23.1          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 32 34.48 +25 15 22.3          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 32 34.50 +25 15 23.9          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 22.2161*  07 32 34.49 +25 15 23.1  13.6 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,13.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2161 13.64CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:34.49 +25:15:23.1 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.62  07:29:19.90 +27:09:37.7
191.78340  19.78431 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.2" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J112.3254+27.1617        | 07:29:19.90 +27:09:37.7 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 735.39093 4545.90576 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 734.10571 4545.65430 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 29 19.90 +27 09 37.7          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 29 20.06 +27 09 35.4          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 29 19.74 +27 09 40.0          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 22.2161*  07 29 19.90 +27 09 37.7  13.6 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J112.3254+27.1617,2461093.7161,13.62,0.05,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
ATO J112.3254+27.1617 20260222.2161 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:29:19.90 +27:09:37.7 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.62  06:50:14.78 +26:32:48.7
188.84643  11.51668 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J102.5590+26.5475        | 06:50:14.78 +26:32:48.7 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5982.25830 5339.65820 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5980.90967 5340.51172 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 50 14.78 +26 32 48.7          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 50 14.92 +26 32 49.4          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 50 14.63 +26 32 48.0          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 22.2161*  06 50 14.78 +26 32 48.7  13.6 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J102.5590+26.5475,2461093.7161,13.62,0.05,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
ATO J102.5590+26.5475 20260222.2161 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:50:14.78 +26:32:48.7 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.53  06:54:29.93 +26:51:22.8
188.96132  12.50924 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 2.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J103.6284+26.8538        | 06:54:29.93 +26:51:22.8 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: A5V (LAMOST DR5)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5416.03662 5125.10889 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5413.53613 5125.83105 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 54 29.93 +26 51 22.8          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 54 29.83 +26 51 23.3          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 54 30.03 +26 51 22.3          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 22.2161*  06 54 29.93 +26 51 22.8  13.5 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J103.6284+26.8538,2461093.7161,13.53,0.05,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 J103.6284+26.8538 20260222.2161 13.53CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:54:29.93 +26:51:22.8 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.20  07:01:13.30 +25:39:39.7
190.71243  13.39704 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 2.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
15"  Gaia DR3 3381066635587425024  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.090   G            13.150   G                                                 F                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 4464.03906 5798.53662 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 4461.82422 5799.02002 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 01 13.30 +25 39 39.7          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 01 13.27 +25 39 39.5          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 01 13.33 +25 39 39.9          13.2 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 22.2161*  07 01 13.30 +25 39 39.7  13.2 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3381066635587425024,2461093.7161,13.20,0.05,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 3381066635587425024 20260222.2161 13.20CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:01:13.30 +25:39:39.7 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.39  07:08:17.26 +31:07:47.5
186.12084  16.95941 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.2" and 1.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J107.0765+31.1299        | 07:08:19.12 +31:07:55.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F6 (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 3762.25146 2429.81177 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 3761.47388 2430.49829 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 08 17.26 +31 07 47.5          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 08 17.53 +31 07 47.0          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 08 16.98 +31 07 47.9          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 22.2161*  07 08 17.26 +31 07 47.5  13.4 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J107.0765+31.1299,2461093.7161,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J107.0765+31.1299 20260222.2161 13.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:08:17.26 +31:07:47.5 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.48  06:46:46.14 +25:35:16.1
189.39605  10.40384 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J101.6953+25.5912        | 06:46:46.70 +25:35:18.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 6435.95801 5942.67285 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 6433.54004 5943.32617 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 46 46.14 +25 35 16.1          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 46 46.08 +25 35 16.4          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 46 46.20 +25 35 15.9          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 46 46.14 +25 35 16.1  12.5 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.6953+25.5912,2461093.7161,12.48,0.05,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
ATO J101.6953+25.5912 20260222.2161 12.48CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:46.14 +25:35:16.1 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.23  06:55:34.18 +25:05:50.3
190.70227  12.00153 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 2.6 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 3381666625339405952 | 06:55:33.42 +25:05:39.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F7 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5217.54443 6186.90674 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5215.05273 6187.48291 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 55 34.18 +25 05 50.3          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 55 34.10 +25 05 50.5          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 55 34.26 +25 05 50.1          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 55 34.18 +25 05 50.3  12.2 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3381666625339405952,2461093.7161,12.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3381666625339405952 20260222.2161 12.23CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:55:34.18 +25:05:50.3 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  11.79  07:30:59.02 +25:14:08.8
193.82951  19.42846 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 2.1 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 871501851371491840  | 07:30:56.59 +25:14:27.5 (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 357.55829 5689.06250 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 355.43130 5689.36279 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 30 59.02 +25 14 08.8          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 30 58.86 +25 14 09.9          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 30 59.17 +25 14 07.7          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  07 30 59.02 +25 14 08.8  11.8 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 871501851371491840,2461093.7161,11.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 871501851371491840 20260222.2161 11.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:30:59.02 +25:14:08.8 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  11.29  06:55:52.41 +25:21:59.3
190.48090  12.17565 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 2.2 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 3381726857960692224 | 06:55:51.41 +25:21:48.8 (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5184.06396 6020.46875 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5182.02100 6021.29541 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 55 52.41 +25 21 59.3          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 55 52.43 +25 22 00.2          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 55 52.39 +25 21 58.4          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 55 52.41 +25 21 59.3  11.3 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3381726857960692224,2461093.7161,11.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3381726857960692224 20260222.2161 11.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:55:52.41 +25:21:59.3 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  11.15  07:34:47.72 +28:45:08.9
190.64434  21.47360 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 2.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  NSVS 7285278                  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     8.850   R1            9.100   R1                                                M7/8                         
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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 126.04990 3489.21582 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 123.96200 3489.54297 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 34 47.72 +28 45 08.9          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 34 47.69 +28 45 09.1          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 34 47.74 +28 45 08.6          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 22.2161*  07 34 47.72 +28 45 08.9  11.2 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 7285278,2461093.7161,11.15,0.05,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
NSVS 7285278 20260222.2161 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:34:47.72 +28:45:08.9 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.76  06:58:31.78 +31:33:59.7
184.87624  15.19846 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 2.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
432 Pythia                  -0     -5       5  13.5     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5036.48047 2252.93750 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5034.56934 2253.36450 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 58 31.78 +31 33 59.7          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 58 31.79 +31 33 59.4          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 58 31.78 +31 34 00.1          12.8 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 22.2161*  06 58 31.78 +31 33 59.7  12.8 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.7161,12.76,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.2161 12.76CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:58:31.78 +31:33:59.7 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.64  07:05:26.61 +25:01:01.2
191.71540  14.00960 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 1.8 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 3380776600742976640 | 07:05:27.41 +25:00:43.3 (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 3859.58179 6151.54297 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 3857.82666 6151.93408 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 05 26.61 +25 01 01.2          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 05 26.67 +25 01 00.5          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 05 26.56 +25 01 01.9          12.6 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 22.2161*  07 05 26.61 +25 01 01.2  12.6 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3380776600742976640,2461093.7161,12.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3380776600742976640 20260222.2161 12.64CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:05:26.61 +25:01:01.2 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.84  07:14:31.96 +26:10:39.4
191.44624  16.35026 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 1.4 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 871268892345511168  | 07:14:30.52 +26:10:27.6 (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 2678.22290 5348.10840 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 2676.86108 5348.11084 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 14 31.96 +26 10 39.4          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 14 32.11 +26 10 38.0          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 14 31.82 +26 10 40.7          12.8 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 22.2161*  07 14 31.96 +26 10 39.4  12.8 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 871268892345511168,2461093.7161,12.84,0.05,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 871268892345511168 20260222.2161 12.84CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:14:31.96 +26:10:39.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.21  06:52:52.94 +26:33:25.8
189.08764  12.05692 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 2.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
133 Cyrene                   2     -6       6  13.5     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5625.77344 5317.43945 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5623.72363 5317.83838 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 52 52.94 +26 33 25.8          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 52 52.94 +26 33 25.3          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 52 52.94 +26 33 26.3          13.2 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 22.2161*  06 52 52.94 +26 33 25.8  13.2 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.7161,13.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.2161 13.21CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:52:52.94 +26:33:25.8 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  12.91  07:26:37.90 +25:09:51.4
193.51332  18.48781 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 2.3 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 870224047061499136  | 07:26:35.95 +25:09:17.5 (Gaia DR3)  | E (local)        | F (local)            |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE                                                           
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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 955.05469 5800.48779 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 952.79138 5800.68896 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 26 37.90 +25 09 51.4          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 26 37.90 +25 09 50.5          12.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 26 37.90 +25 09 52.4          12.9 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 22.2161*  07 26 37.90 +25 09 51.4  12.9 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 870224047061499136,2461093.7161,12.91,0.05,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 870224047061499136 20260222.2161 12.91CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:26:37.90 +25:09:51.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.27  06:44:51.99 +25:14:54.9
189.52078   9.87042 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 2.6 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 3384490098182620544 | 06:44:53.50 +25:14:15.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 6691.59082 6159.46680 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 6689.05908 6160.01855 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 44 51.99 +25 14 54.9          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 44 51.90 +25 14 54.7          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 44 52.07 +25 14 55.1          13.2 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 22.2161*  06 44 51.99 +25 14 54.9  13.3 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3384490098182620544,2461093.7161,13.27,0.05,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 3384490098182620544 20260222.2161 13.27CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:51.99 +25:14:54.9 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.22  07:22:58.47 +25:42:37.7
192.65428  17.92733 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 1.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
13"  ZTF J072259.45+254238.3       
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.470   r       Y     0.304   r         2458588.71560         55.683984000000                                
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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 1497.04053 5521.16504 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 1495.47180 5521.92822 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 22 58.47 +25 42 37.7          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 22 58.60 +25 42 38.5          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 22 58.34 +25 42 37.0          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 22.2161*  07 22 58.47 +25 42 37.7  13.2 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J072259.45+254238.3,2461093.7161,13.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J072259.45+254238.3 20260222.2161 13.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:22:58.47 +25:42:37.7 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.27  07:20:42.88 +24:47:12.8
193.34670  17.10386 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:20:42.88 +24:47:12.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G2 (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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 1746.43201 6115.01904 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 1743.98865 6115.33008 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 20 42.88 +24 47 12.8          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 20 42.82 +24 47 12.4          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 20 42.95 +24 47 13.2          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 22.2161*  07 20 42.88 +24 47 12.8  13.3 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7161,13.27,0.05,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
target 20260222.2161 13.27CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:42.88 +24:47:12.8 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.84  06:36:40.33 +32:34:49.7
181.99576  11.37657 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 2.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
143 Adria                    2     -6       7  14.1     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 7866.85596 1726.90955 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 7864.75488 1727.56775 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 06 36 40.33 +32 34 49.7          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 06 36 40.31 +32 34 49.7          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 06 36 40.36 +32 34 49.6          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.2161*  06 36 40.33 +32 34 49.7  13.8 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.7161,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.2161 13.84CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:36:40.33 +32:34:49.7 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.57  07:01:25.72 +26:57:31.0
189.50955  13.96263 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.8" and 3.1 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 J105.3482+26.9575        | 07:01:23.29 +26:57:09.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 4486.62793 5010.11719 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 4483.52002 5010.18262 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 01 25.72 +26 57 31.0          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 01 25.48 +26 57 29.8          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 01 25.96 +26 57 32.1          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 22.2161*  07 01 25.72 +26 57 31.0  13.6 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J105.3482+26.9575,2461093.7161,13.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J105.3482+26.9575 20260222.2161 13.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:01:25.72 +26:57:31.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.35  07:27:13.73 +28:12:32.9
190.56588  19.72595 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 2.3 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 873424381811969408  | 07:27:16.39 +28:13:03.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  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.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 1098.42651 3944.69580 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 1096.15564 3944.53589 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 27 13.73 +28 12 32.9          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 27 13.66 +28 12 31.4          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 27 13.80 +28 12 34.3          13.2 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 22.2161*  07 27 13.73 +28 12 32.9  13.3 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 873424381811969408,2461093.7161,13.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 873424381811969408 20260222.2161 13.35CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:27:13.73 +28:12:32.9 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.32  07:27:24.94 +24:38:46.5
194.08992  18.45838 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
2993 Wendy                   66    592     596  16.4    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 807.07288 6104.84717 image    wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 804.83722 6105.88770 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ

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 22.21606 07 27 24.94 +24 38 46.5          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21580 07 27 24.94 +24 38 48.3          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.21632 07 27 24.94 +24 38 44.7          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 22.2161*  07 27 24.94 +24 38 46.5  13.3 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.7161,13.32,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.2161 13.32CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231225_TTUQ2b1x1_27821_ikxG76sZ/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:27:24.94 +24:38:46.5 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-11-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-10-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.2161  2461093.7161  13.71  06:49:04.41 +25:54:35.8
189.32306  11.01039 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 2.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
382 Dodona                   7     -8      10  14.1    -0    0
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