Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  12.06  21:02:55.12 +70:34:11.6
106.06679  15.62449 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271620679737309952 | 21:02:53.81 +70:34:13.1 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8921.78809 541.13690 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8925.34277 538.14600 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 02 55.12 +70 34 11.6          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 02 55.13 +70 34 11.2          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 02 55.10 +70 34 12.0          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 22.3011*  21 02 55.12 +70 34 11.6  12.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271620679737309952,2461093.8011,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271620679737309952 20260222.3011 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:02:55.12 +70:34:11.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  12.10  21:15:30.61 +71:32:37.4
107.52366  15.47681 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2273246067160197376 | 21:15:29.18 +71:32:40.1 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9094.88477 1387.94934 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9097.93945 1384.58374 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 15 30.61 +71 32 37.4          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 15 30.87 +71 32 38.0          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 15 30.35 +71 32 36.9          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 15 30.61 +71 32 37.4  12.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2273246067160197376,2461093.8011,12.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2273246067160197376 20260222.3011 12.10CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:15:30.61 +71:32:37.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011   9.89  21:50:44.34 +74:11:48.8
111.36676  15.53870 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2279961609304446976 | 21:50:42.79 +74:11:51.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 1925sdsl.book.....L BD+73 947                        
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9246.86230 3644.39966 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9249.70801 3641.58643 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 50 44.34 +74 11 48.8           9.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 50 44.45 +74 11 48.3           9.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 50 44.23 +74 11 49.2           9.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 50 44.34 +74 11 48.8   9.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2279961609304446976,2461093.8011,9.89,0.05,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 2279961609304446976 20260222.3011 9.89CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:50:44.34 +74:11:48.8 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  10.09  22:23:14.39 +75:57:18.4
114.19743  15.66263 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2279804241702940928 | 22:23:16.18 +75:57:16.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K2 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+75 946                        
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9289.68555 5314.92871 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9292.14355 5312.15186 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 23 14.39 +75 57 18.4          10.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 23 14.79 +75 57 17.8          10.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 23 13.98 +75 57 19.1          10.1 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 22.3011*  22 23 14.39 +75 57 18.4  10.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2279804241702940928,2461093.8011,10.09,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2279804241702940928 20260222.3011 10.09CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:14.39 +75:57:18.4 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  10.34  22:09:01.07 +75:38:03.6
113.26562  15.90723 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 3.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2280157906490141824 | 22:09:02.70 +75:38:01.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+75 935                        
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9101.60938 4773.82227 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9104.22070 4770.99414 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 09 01.07 +75 38 03.6          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 09 00.92 +75 38 03.7          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 09 01.23 +75 38 03.5          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 09 01.07 +75 38 03.6  10.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2280157906490141824,2461093.8011,10.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2280157906490141824 20260222.3011 10.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:09:01.07 +75:38:03.6 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  10.53  22:34:10.18 +76:59:12.5
115.33592  16.18585 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  ASASSN-V J223413.56+765908.9  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.590   g       Y     0.700   g         2458820.66500                                                        
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9007.40820 6001.72559 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9009.76074 5998.85400 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 34 10.18 +76 59 12.5          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 34 10.32 +76 59 12.4          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 34 10.04 +76 59 12.5          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 34 10.18 +76 59 12.5  10.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J223413.56+765908.9,2461093.8011,10.53,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J223413.56+765908.9 20260222.3011 10.53CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:34:10.18 +76:59:12.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  10.62  22:05:28.12 +75:10:00.4
112.78588  15.67164 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2280129284828131712 | 22:05:29.81 +75:09:58.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9227.22656 4483.39404 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9229.90332 4480.51367 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 05 28.12 +75 10 00.4          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 05 28.17 +75 10 00.4          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 05 28.07 +75 10 00.5          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 05 28.12 +75 10 00.4  10.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2280129284828131712,2461093.8011,10.62,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2280129284828131712 20260222.3011 10.62CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:05:28.12 +75:10:00.4 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.04  22:02:36.51 +74:38:26.3
112.29716  15.37205 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2279338319354583552 | 22:02:37.89 +74:38:23.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9391.74414 4184.63916 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9394.54688 4181.83691 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 02 36.51 +74 38 26.3          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 02 36.50 +74 38 26.3          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 02 36.53 +74 38 26.3          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 02 36.51 +74 38 26.3  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2279338319354583552,2461093.8011,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2279338319354583552 20260222.3011 11.04CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:02:36.51 +74:38:26.3 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.12  22:32:26.29 +76:03:10.5
114.73765  15.44357 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2279887838946940544 | 22:32:27.93 +76:03:08.3 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9445.71484 5628.00586 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9448.12207 5625.24756 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 32 26.29 +76 03 10.5          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 32 26.34 +76 03 10.3          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 32 26.25 +76 03 10.7          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 32 26.29 +76 03 10.5  11.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2279887838946940544,2461093.8011,11.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2279887838946940544 20260222.3011 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:32:26.29 +76:03:10.5 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.31  22:30:14.18 +76:33:44.7
114.90373  15.94457 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2280667942447499264 | 22:30:15.84 +76:33:42.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9141.37793 5740.08740 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9143.80469 5737.26953 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 30 14.18 +76 33 44.7          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 30 14.07 +76 33 44.8          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 30 14.30 +76 33 44.6          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 30 14.18 +76 33 44.7  11.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2280667942447499264,2461093.8011,11.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2280667942447499264 20260222.3011 11.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:30:14.18 +76:33:44.7 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.34  21:18:05.51 +71:54:24.2
107.94430  15.56876 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 4.2 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 2273261318586882432 | 21:18:03.64 +71:54:26.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+71 629                        
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9060.87988 1639.98792 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9063.92773 1637.06152 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 18 05.51 +71 54 24.2          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 18 05.63 +71 54 23.6          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 18 05.39 +71 54 24.7          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 22.3011*  21 18 05.51 +71 54 24.2  11.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2273261318586882432,2461093.8011,11.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2273261318586882432 20260222.3011 11.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:18:05.51 +71:54:24.2 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.44  20:44:07.38 +77:54:47.7
111.53048  20.97096 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 4.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  NSVS J2044094+775450          
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    16.072   g       Y     5.327   g         2458205.07220        321.877917000000                                
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 5947.10547 3969.41943 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 5949.86084 3965.97827 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 20 44 07.38 +77 54 47.7          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 20 44 07.32 +77 54 47.6          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 20 44 07.44 +77 54 47.8          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  20 44 07.38 +77 54 47.7  11.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2044094+775450,2461093.8011,11.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2044094+775450 20260222.3011 11.44CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:44:07.38 +77:54:47.7 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.58  22:09:47.84 +75:23:06.0
113.15046  15.67862 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was found in ASASSN-V
 7"  ASASSN-V J220949.68+752303.6
Type: L
MeanMag 11.9 m  Amp. 0.1 m  Period   d
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9237.94629 4698.09521 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9240.53516 4695.17432 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 09 47.84 +75 23 06.0          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 09 47.83 +75 23 06.1          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 09 47.85 +75 23 05.8          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 09 47.84 +75 23 06.0  11.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.8011,11.58,0.05,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 20260222.3011 11.58CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:09:47.84 +75:23:06.0 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.86  21:30:53.31 +73:29:21.6
109.81759  15.96603 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 4.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ASASSN-V J213055.01+732917.5  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.760   V            13.370   V         2457489.10000         78.700000000000                                
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8911.98242 2757.63232 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8914.99316 2754.67480 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 30 53.31 +73 29 21.6          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 30 53.32 +73 29 21.6          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 30 53.30 +73 29 21.6          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 22.3011*  21 30 53.31 +73 29 21.6  11.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J213055.01+732917.5,2461093.8011,11.86,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J213055.01+732917.5 20260222.3011 11.86CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:30:53.31 +73:29:21.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.76  21:09:21.93 +70:34:38.3
106.42862  15.21740 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 4.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271656547006571136 | 21:09:20.30 +70:34:41.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9193.83594 727.17493 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9196.84180 724.15759 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 09 21.93 +70 34 38.3          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 09 22.28 +70 34 37.0          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 09 21.59 +70 34 39.5          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 09 21.93 +70 34 38.3  11.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271656547006571136,2461093.8011,11.76,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2271656547006571136 20260222.3011 11.76CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:09:21.93 +70:34:38.3 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  12.00  21:40:05.80 +73:03:24.3
109.99762  15.19408 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2273143572060759552 | 21:40:03.51 +73:03:27.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.533+/-0.118 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9395.81055 2824.50513 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9398.92969 2821.94849 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 40 05.80 +73 03 24.3          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 40 05.63 +73 03 23.7          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 40 05.98 +73 03 24.9          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 40 05.80 +73 03 24.3  12.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2273143572060759552,2461093.8011,12.00,0.05,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 2273143572060759552 20260222.3011 12.00CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:40:05.80 +73:03:24.3 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.97  21:20:04.17 +71:12:14.2
107.51638  14.97889 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 4.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2272472900031320192 | 21:20:02.74 +71:12:16.5 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9401.81055 1353.14404 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9404.87598 1350.37109 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 20 04.17 +71 12 14.2          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 20 04.23 +71 12 13.6          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 20 04.10 +71 12 14.8          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 22.3011*  21 20 04.17 +71 12 14.2  12.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2272472900031320192,2461093.8011,11.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2272472900031320192 20260222.3011 11.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:20:04.17 +71:12:14.2 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  12.11  22:22:39.06 +76:03:06.6
114.22280  15.76276 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ASASSN-V J222241.21+760304.0  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.230   V            12.350   V         2457509.13000         48.070000000000                                
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9228.20801 5332.60986 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9230.73047 5329.82422 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 22 39.06 +76 03 06.6          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 22 39.03 +76 03 06.6          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 22 39.08 +76 03 06.5          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 22.3011*  22 22 39.06 +76 03 06.6  12.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J222241.21+760304.0,2461093.8011,12.11,0.05,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 J222241.21+760304.0 20260222.3011 12.11CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:22:39.06 +76:03:06.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  10.30  21:00:04.46 +74:35:28.7
109.22847  18.28392 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 4.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  V1035 Cep                     
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.940   V            13.670   V                              213.000000000000                                
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits -crosshair 2167.56689 3993.99731 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits -crosshair 2167.46118 4000.43457 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 7467.86084 2534.93042 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 7470.91748 2531.68726 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 00 04.46 +74 35 28.7          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 00 04.49 +74 35 28.6          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 00 04.42 +74 35 28.8          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 00 04.46 +74 35 28.7  10.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1035 Cep,2461093.8011,10.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1035 Cep 20260222.3011 10.30CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:00:04.46 +74:35:28.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  14.39  21:53:00.64 +75:13:30.8
112.18284  16.21969 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 3.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:53:00.64 +75:13:30.8 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8864.33496 4150.73291 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8866.30762 4147.52344 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 53 00.64 +75 13 30.8          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 53 01.21 +75 13 29.8          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 53 00.07 +75 13 31.8          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 53 00.64 +75 13 30.8  14.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.8011,14.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3011 14.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:53:00.64 +75:13:30.8 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  14.23  20:59:16.43 +70:22:39.9
105.71324  15.74201 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 20:59:16.43 +70:22:39.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8828.65723 341.03549 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8832.61035 338.09030 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 20 59 16.43 +70 22 39.9          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 20 59 16.18 +70 22 40.4          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 20 59 16.68 +70 22 39.4          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  20 59 16.43 +70 22 39.9  14.2 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.8011,14.23,0.05,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
target 20260222.3011 14.23CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:59:16.43 +70:22:39.9 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  14.12  21:06:04.27 +70:26:59.8
106.14405  15.34523 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" and 5.2 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 2271651844020159232 | 21:06:02.33 +70:26:57.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9098.45215 568.38110 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9101.82422 564.40747 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 06 04.27 +70 26 59.8          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 06 04.63 +70 27 02.2          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 06 03.92 +70 26 57.3          14.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 06 04.27 +70 26 59.8  14.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271651844020159232,2461093.8011,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271651844020159232 20260222.3011 14.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:06:04.27 +70:26:59.8 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.98  20:39:03.09 +71:34:29.0
105.71476  17.77774 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" and 4.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  ASASSN-V J203905.32+713429.4  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.000   V            14.220   V         2457925.00000        500.000000000000                                
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 7583.05078 480.64789 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 7586.87500 478.54980 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 20 39 03.09 +71 34 29.0          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 20 39 02.57 +71 34 26.7          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 20 39 03.61 +71 34 31.2          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  20 39 03.09 +71 34 29.0  14.0 U             Dra       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J203905.32+713429.4,2461093.8011,13.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J203905.32+713429.4 20260222.3011 13.98CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:39:03.09 +71:34:29.0 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.96  21:03:21.79 +70:55:02.9
106.37102  15.81525 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 4.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  Gaia DR3 2271740560863846912  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.270   G            12.300   G                                                 A                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8822.58105 732.39612 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8825.66113 729.49438 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 03 21.79 +70 55 02.9          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 03 21.85 +70 55 02.5          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 03 21.72 +70 55 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 22.3011*  21 03 21.79 +70 55 02.9  14.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271740560863846912,2461093.8011,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271740560863846912 20260222.3011 13.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:03:21.79 +70:55:02.9 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  14.16  21:05:22.44 +70:20:49.4
106.02325  15.32440 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.8" and 5.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271649610636331648 | 21:05:21.20 +70:20:52.6 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9104.35059 495.87689 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9107.85742 491.62909 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 05 22.44 +70 20 49.4          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 05 22.78 +70 20 52.9          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 05 22.10 +70 20 45.9          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 05 22.44 +70 20 49.4  14.2 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271649610636331648,2461093.8011,14.16,0.05,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 2271649610636331648 20260222.3011 14.16CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:05:22.44 +70:20:49.4 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.93  20:56:00.53 +70:36:16.7
105.72505  16.09648 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 5.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271820889636141824 | 20:55:58.75 +70:36:18.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8610.85449 372.50751 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8615.41504 369.49280 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 20 56 00.53 +70 36 16.7          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 20 55 59.97 +70 36 18.2          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 20 56 01.08 +70 36 15.2          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  20 56 00.53 +70 36 16.7  13.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271820889636141824,2461093.8011,13.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271820889636141824 20260222.3011 13.93CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:56:00.53 +70:36:16.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.87  20:53:46.87 +70:25:19.7
105.45673  16.13355 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 4.2 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 2271791718218272512 | 20:53:45.09 +70:25:21.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8572.85449 217.63631 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8575.88477 214.67509 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 20 53 46.87 +70 25 19.7          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 20 53 47.08 +70 25 18.7          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 20 53 46.67 +70 25 20.7          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 22.3011*  20 53 46.87 +70 25 19.7  13.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271791718218272512,2461093.8011,13.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271791718218272512 20260222.3011 13.87CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:53:46.87 +70:25:19.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.69  21:10:25.60 +70:30:25.0
106.43293  15.10452 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.5" and 6.1 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 2270904618492974208 | 21:10:26.39 +70:30:18.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9262.66113 722.30859 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9267.90527 719.12012 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 10 25.60 +70 30 25.0          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 10 25.02 +70 30 27.3          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 10 26.17 +70 30 22.6          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 22.3011*  21 10 25.60 +70 30 25.0  13.7 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2270904618492974208,2461093.8011,13.69,0.05,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 2270904618492974208 20260222.3011 13.69CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:10:25.60 +70:30:25.0 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.81  21:14:39.74 +70:25:27.9
106.61026  14.78386 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 5.2 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 2270914896351741952 | 21:14:41.63 +70:25:16.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9472.07031 806.30579 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9475.88965 802.80243 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 14 39.74 +70 25 27.9          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 14 39.81 +70 25 29.8          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 14 39.68 +70 25 26.0          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 22.3011*  21 14 39.74 +70 25 27.9  13.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2270914896351741952,2461093.8011,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2270914896351741952 20260222.3011 13.81CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:14:39.74 +70:25:27.9 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.75  20:55:32.02 +70:42:17.1
105.78281  16.18863 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 4.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271825356402126208 | 20:55:32.94 +70:42:12.6 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8558.47363 412.97879 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8561.47559 409.38400 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 20 55 32.02 +70 42 17.1          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 20 55 32.42 +70 42 17.7          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 20 55 31.63 +70 42 16.5          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 22.3011*  20 55 32.02 +70 42 17.1  13.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271825356402126208,2461093.8011,13.75,0.05,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 2271825356402126208 20260222.3011 13.75CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:55:32.02 +70:42:17.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.62  20:59:20.82 +70:18:10.0
105.65612  15.69067 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 4.8 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 2271613223674040832 | 20:59:19.20 +70:18:11.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.842+/-0.126 (M)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8856.89844 304.14639 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8860.44629 300.86081 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 20 59 20.82 +70 18 10.0          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 20 59 21.03 +70 18 09.7          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 20 59 20.60 +70 18 10.4          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 22.3011*  20 59 20.82 +70 18 10.0  13.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271613223674040832,2461093.8011,13.62,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2271613223674040832 20260222.3011 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:59:20.82 +70:18:10.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.59  21:11:15.19 +70:45:49.1
106.68058  15.22049 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271683038364847360 | 21:11:16.18 +70:45:43.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9205.99316 875.67188 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9209.61719 872.96179 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 11 15.19 +70 45 49.1          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 11 15.15 +70 45 48.0          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 11 15.23 +70 45 50.2          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 22.3011*  21 11 15.19 +70 45 49.1  13.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271683038364847360,2461093.8011,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271683038364847360 20260222.3011 13.59CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:11:15.19 +70:45:49.1 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.51  21:06:41.71 +70:38:04.9
106.32568  15.42374 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271671527852498560 | 21:06:39.48 +70:38:01.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9060.47559 680.36469 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9063.94531 676.78558 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 06 41.71 +70 38 04.9          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 06 42.03 +70 38 05.5          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 06 41.38 +70 38 04.4          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 22.3011*  21 06 41.71 +70 38 04.9  13.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271671527852498560,2461093.8011,13.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271671527852498560 20260222.3011 13.51CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:06:41.71 +70:38:04.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.59  22:08:08.41 +75:08:34.8
112.91190  15.54870 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" 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        | Gaia DR3 2280126089372331136 | 22:08:10.24 +75:08:31.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9308.65723 4552.96143 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9311.08398 4550.39600 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 08 08.41 +75 08 34.8          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 08 08.37 +75 08 33.8          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 08 08.46 +75 08 35.9          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 22.3011*  22 08 08.41 +75 08 34.8  13.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2280126089372331136,2461093.8011,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2280126089372331136 20260222.3011 13.59CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:08:08.41 +75:08:34.8 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.49  21:11:32.14 +71:41:25.9
107.42392  15.80924 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  Gaia DR3 2273277398944428416  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.750   G            11.790   G                                                 K                            
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8884.51562 1349.46875 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8887.83105 1346.46191 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 11 32.14 +71 41 25.9          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 11 32.19 +71 41 25.8          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 11 32.08 +71 41 26.0          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 22.3011*  21 11 32.14 +71 41 25.9  13.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2273277398944428416,2461093.8011,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2273277398944428416 20260222.3011 13.49CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:11:32.14 +71:41:25.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.26  20:58:28.16 +70:43:01.7
105.94748  16.00452 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 4.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271640844606536448 | 20:58:26.74 +70:43:05.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8681.39844 496.49081 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8684.76953 493.73260 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 20 58 28.16 +70 43 01.7          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 20 58 28.14 +70 43 00.6          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 20 58 28.17 +70 43 02.9          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 22.3011*  20 58 28.16 +70 43 01.7  13.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271640844606536448,2461093.8011,13.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271640844606536448 20260222.3011 13.26CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:58:28.16 +70:43:01.7 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.28  21:09:40.03 +71:07:13.0
106.87359  15.55113 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 5.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2271711458165715328 | 21:09:41.53 +71:07:07.5 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9013.02734 1010.54321 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9017.02539 1007.45148 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 09 40.03 +71 07 13.0          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 09 39.79 +71 07 14.3          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 09 40.28 +71 07 11.7          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 22.3011*  21 09 40.03 +71 07 13.0  13.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2271711458165715328,2461093.8011,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2271711458165715328 20260222.3011 13.28CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:09:40.03 +71:07:13.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  13.32  21:11:42.68 +71:31:28.5
107.30280  15.69033 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 4.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2273266541267107456 | 21:11:40.77 +71:31:33.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8950.91016 1271.27991 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8954.47559 1268.14661 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 11 42.68 +71 31 28.5          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 11 42.66 +71 31 29.1          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 11 42.69 +71 31 27.9          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 22.3011*  21 11 42.68 +71 31 28.5  13.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2273266541267107456,2461093.8011,13.32,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2273266541267107456 20260222.3011 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:11:42.68 +71:31:28.5 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  12.13  21:08:01.68 +70:00:47.2
105.90808  14.93741 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2270887614719174272 | 21:08:02.79 +70:00:34.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+69 888                        
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9336.49023 400.92111 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9340.09180 398.01840 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 08 01.68 +70 00 47.2          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 08 01.61 +70 00 47.7          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 08 01.74 +70 00 46.7          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 08 01.68 +70 00 47.2  12.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2270887614719174272,2461093.8011,12.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2270887614719174272 20260222.3011 12.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:08:01.68 +70:00:47.2 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  10.64  22:03:39.77 +75:26:37.5
112.86928  15.96041 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2280194533971077760 | 22:03:41.93 +75:26:34.3 (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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9052.74902 4543.00342 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9055.45312 4540.11914 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 03 39.77 +75 26 37.5          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 03 39.77 +75 26 37.6          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 03 39.78 +75 26 37.4          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 03 39.77 +75 26 37.5  10.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2280194533971077760,2461093.8011,10.64,0.05,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 2280194533971077760 20260222.3011 10.64CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:03:39.77 +75:26:37.5 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  10.94  21:45:33.04 +73:51:58.0
110.86190  15.52733 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 4.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2273945493994618752 | 21:45:30.48 +73:52:02.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5V 1925sdsl.book.....L BD+73 944                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9230.90625 3347.81348 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9233.85059 3344.97778 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 21 45 33.04 +73 51 58.0          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 21 45 32.87 +73 51 58.2          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 21 45 33.21 +73 51 57.8          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  21 45 33.04 +73 51 58.0  10.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2273945493994618752,2461093.8011,10.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2273945493994618752 20260222.3011 10.94CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:45:33.04 +73:51:58.0 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.32  22:10:46.49 +77:10:01.6
114.31300  17.06975 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 3.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASASSN-V J221048.45+771000.7  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.760   V            11.940   V         2457639.03000         32.750000000000                                
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8425.84375 5424.85889 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8428.32227 5421.85742 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 10 46.49 +77 10 01.6          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 10 46.82 +77 10 01.7          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 10 46.17 +77 10 01.5          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 22.3011*  22 10 46.49 +77 10 01.6  11.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J221048.45+771000.7,2461093.8011,11.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J221048.45+771000.7 20260222.3011 11.32CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:10:46.49 +77:10:01.6 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.39  22:30:37.25 +76:39:13.5
114.97406  16.00988 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2280680621190952064 | 22:30:39.10 +76:39:11.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9103.52344 5783.45215 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9105.89648 5780.54980 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 30 37.25 +76 39 13.5          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 30 37.25 +76 39 13.6          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 30 37.25 +76 39 13.4          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 30 37.25 +76 39 13.5  11.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2280680621190952064,2461093.8011,11.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2280680621190952064 20260222.3011 11.39CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:30:37.25 +76:39:13.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.39  22:00:09.65 +75:12:31.0
112.53647  15.91502 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ASASSN-V J220011.54+751228.2  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.520   V            11.760   V         2457574.00000        684.000000000000   M2e                          
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.

Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits


Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits  wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 9066.83887 4346.03027 image    wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 9069.47852 4343.13037 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-04-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.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_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH

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 22.30110 22 00 09.65 +75 12 31.0          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30080 22 00 09.70 +75 12 30.8          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.30141 22 00 09.61 +75 12 31.1          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.3011*  22 00 09.65 +75 12 31.0  11.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J220011.54+751228.2,2461093.8011,11.39,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J220011.54+751228.2 20260222.3011 11.39CV 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/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_011434_TTUQ2b1x1_28575_1H2Le8sH/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:00:09.65 +75:12:31.0 ;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_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-13-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-12-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.3011  2461093.8011  11.89  22:03:07.96 +75:12:36.2
112.69141  15.79771 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was found in ASASSN-V
 7"  ASASSN-V J220309.64+751234.2
Type: L
MeanMag 11.82 m  Amp. 0.09 m  Period   d
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.