Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  11.68  17:38:25.72 -06:33:27.7
 18.45914  12.99391 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4169826826761734272 | 17:38:26.16 -06:33:29.7 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9352.21582 453.92719 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9359.89941 456.94409 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 25.72 -06 33 27.7          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 25.73 -06 33 27.8          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 25.72 -06 33 27.7          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 27.4033*  17 38 25.72 -06 33 27.7  11.7 U             Oph       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 4169826826761734272,2461098.9033,11.68,0.05,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 4169826826761734272 20260227.4033 11.68CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:25.72 -06:33:27.7 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.74  17:18:15.98 +01:08:29.9
 22.89446  21.15822 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 17:18:15.98 +01:08:29.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: K7 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.419+/-0.092 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 6231.49414 5111.42383 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 6239.10693 5114.41992 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 18 15.98 +01 08 29.9          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 18 16.00 +01 08 30.3          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 18 15.96 +01 08 29.5          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 27.4033*  17 18 15.98 +01 08 29.9  13.7 U             Oph       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,2461098.9033,13.74,0.05,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 20260227.4033 13.74CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:18:15.98 +01:08:29.9 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.43  17:38:53.59 +01:58:38.8
 26.25737  17.01379 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4375737733713926656 | 17:38:53.07 +01:58:38.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9382.85938 5677.40967 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9389.71973 5680.20898 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 53.59 +01 58 38.8          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 53.61 +01 58 41.5          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 53.58 +01 58 36.1          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 27.4033*  17 38 53.59 +01 58 38.8  13.4 U             Oph       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 4375737733713926656,2461098.9033,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4375737733713926656 20260227.4033 13.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:53.59 +01:58:38.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.28  17:38:33.78 -04:59:23.9
 19.87618  13.74104 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  ASAS J173835-0459.4           
Type: MISC|SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.590   V       Y     0.310   V         2452106.60000         55.791119000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9363.51074 1416.37524 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9371.22363 1419.31519 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 33.78 -04 59 23.9          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 33.81 -04 59 23.6          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 33.75 -04 59 24.1          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 33.78 -04 59 23.9  12.3 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J173835-0459.4,2461098.9033,12.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J173835-0459.4 20260227.4033 12.28CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:33.78 -04:59:23.9 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.29  17:38:00.46 -04:11:59.7
 20.51520  14.24986 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ASAS J173801-0412.1           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     8.335   Ic      Y     0.440   Ic        2452840.00000        248.000000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9273.01660 1899.69824 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9280.67578 1902.77612 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 00.46 -04 11 59.7          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 00.50 -04 11 59.9          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 00.41 -04 11 59.5          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 00.46 -04 11 59.7  12.3 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J173801-0412.1,2461098.9033,12.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J173801-0412.1 20260227.4033 12.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:00.46 -04:11:59.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.22  17:36:26.34 +00:49:30.5
 24.89225  17.01429 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  NSVS J1736280+004930          
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.700   V         <  16.800   V         2457484.00000        377.000000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9007.70020 4963.54199 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9015.34863 4966.76514 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 36 26.34 +00 49 30.5          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 36 26.40 +00 49 30.3          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 36 26.29 +00 49 30.7          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 27.4033*  17 36 26.34 +00 49 30.5  12.2 U             Oph       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 J1736280+004930,2461098.9033,12.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1736280+004930 20260227.4033 12.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:36:26.34 +00:49:30.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.46  17:37:30.32 -05:45:10.0
 19.05983  13.59292 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170200012179044608 | 17:37:30.85 -05:45:12.2 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9205.25098 948.69440 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9212.97168 951.75897 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 37 30.32 -05 45 10.0          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 37 30.34 -05 45 10.2          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 37 30.29 -05 45 09.7          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 37 30.32 -05 45 10.0  12.5 U             Oph       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 4170200012179044608,2461098.9033,12.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4170200012179044608 20260227.4033 12.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:30.32 -05:45:10.0 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.45  17:38:58.54 -04:57:37.1
 19.95485  13.66619 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  ASASSN-V J173858.94-045739.2  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.100   V            12.210   V         2457568.00000        813.000000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9426.55469 1434.56738 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9434.22168 1437.65955 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 58.54 -04 57 37.1          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 58.58 -04 57 37.3          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 58.50 -04 57 36.9          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 58.54 -04 57 37.1  12.4 U             Oph       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 J173858.94-045739.2,2461098.9033,12.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173858.94-045739.2 20260227.4033 12.45CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:58.54 -04:57:37.1 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.44  17:35:14.44 -05:23:58.8
 19.08759  14.25736 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J263.8234-05.3976        | 17:35:14.84 -05:24:00.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8854.81445 1165.06885 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8862.41992 1168.17847 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 35 14.44 -05 23 58.8          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 35 14.47 -05 23 59.2          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 35 14.40 -05 23 58.4          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 35 14.44 -05 23 58.8  12.4 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J263.8234-05.3976,2461098.9033,12.44,0.05,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
ATO J263.8234-05.3976 20260227.4033 12.44CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:14.44 -05:23:58.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.58  17:36:28.77 -07:01:09.7
 17.80046  13.18276 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4169413547830188416 | 17:36:29.34 -07:01:14.9 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9055.44824 170.41409 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9063.12500 173.55490 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 36 28.77 -07 01 09.7          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 36 28.79 -07 01 10.2          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 36 28.75 -07 01 09.3          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 36 28.77 -07 01 09.7  12.6 U             Oph       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 4169413547830188416,2461098.9033,12.58,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4169413547830188416 20260227.4033 12.58CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:36:28.77 -07:01:09.7 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.55  17:37:59.30 -05:31:07.9
 19.33013  13.60438 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 8.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  ASAS J173800-0531.2           
Type: MISC|SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.070   V       Y     0.390   V         2452052.70000         45.964333000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9278.17188 1092.10437 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9285.91699 1095.25842 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 37 59.30 -05 31 07.9          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 37 59.33 -05 31 08.5          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 37 59.27 -05 31 07.3          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 37 59.30 -05 31 07.9  12.6 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J173800-0531.2,2461098.9033,12.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J173800-0531.2 20260227.4033 12.55CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:59.30 -05:31:07.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.53  17:38:32.18 -02:15:46.7
 22.33048  15.07760 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASASSN-V J173832.61-021545.3  
Type: SRS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.280   V            12.380   V         2457812.84600         19.528000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9344.73340 3082.86450 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9352.45117 3085.86279 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 32.18 -02 15 46.7          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 32.20 -02 15 46.8          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 32.16 -02 15 46.6          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 32.18 -02 15 46.7  12.5 U             Oph       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 J173832.61-021545.3,2461098.9033,12.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173832.61-021545.3 20260227.4033 12.53CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:32.18 -02:15:46.7 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.70  17:38:40.04 -05:57:50.4
 19.01851  13.23724 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170002237525604864 | 17:38:40.58 -05:57:52.6 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9385.73242 818.72827 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9393.38574 821.77289 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 40.04 -05 57 50.4          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 40.09 -05 57 50.7          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 39.99 -05 57 50.1          12.7 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 27.4033*  17 38 40.04 -05 57 50.4  12.7 U             Oph       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 4170002237525604864,2461098.9033,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4170002237525604864 20260227.4033 12.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:40.04 -05:57:50.4 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.59  17:38:00.41 -02:22:50.1
 22.15759  15.13649 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASAS J173801-0222.8           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.180   V       Y     0.410   V         2452179.90000         96.654074000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9263.28320 3010.41260 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9271.02441 3013.38770 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 00.41 -02 22 50.1          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 00.45 -02 22 49.9          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 00.37 -02 22 50.2          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 00.41 -02 22 50.1  12.6 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J173801-0222.8,2461098.9033,12.59,0.05,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
ASAS J173801-0222.8 20260227.4033 12.59CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:00.41 -02:22:50.1 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.72  17:31:44.71 -05:26:36.4
 18.60049  14.98989 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.8" and 9.3 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 4362333724898056064 | 17:31:45.31 -05:26:23.7 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8319.33691 1136.67395 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8327.52539 1141.18335 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 31 44.71 -05 26 36.4          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 31 44.61 -05 26 40.5          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 31 44.81 -05 26 32.2          12.7 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 27.4033*  17 31 44.71 -05 26 36.4  12.7 U             Oph       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 4362333724898056064,2461098.9033,12.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4362333724898056064 20260227.4033 12.72CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:31:44.71 -05:26:36.4 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.84  17:35:48.89 -06:30:55.5
 18.16416  13.57773 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASASSN-V J173549.33-063058.2  
Type: SRS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.590   V            12.680   V         2456910.53500         15.168000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8949.66895 481.10321 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8957.41797 484.10959 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 35 48.89 -06 30 55.5          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 35 48.91 -06 30 55.8          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 35 48.86 -06 30 55.3          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 35 48.89 -06 30 55.5  12.8 U             Oph       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 J173549.33-063058.2,2461098.9033,12.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173549.33-063058.2 20260227.4033 12.84CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:48.89 -06:30:55.5 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.86  17:38:59.23 -06:02:49.8
 18.98479  13.12695 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 8.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4169988940306832128 | 17:38:59.72 -06:02:52.3 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9435.52344 767.36560 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9443.30762 770.53943 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 59.23 -06 02 49.8          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 59.25 -06 02 50.5          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 59.21 -06 02 49.1          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 59.23 -06 02 49.8  12.9 U             Oph       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 4169988940306832128,2461098.9033,12.86,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4169988940306832128 20260227.4033 12.86CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:59.23 -06:02:49.8 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.04  17:38:14.55 -06:57:56.6
 18.07256  12.83067 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 7.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4169779930018291840 | 17:38:15.58 -06:57:55.1 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9326.65625 202.69490 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9334.02051 205.01981 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 14.55 -06 57 56.6          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 14.64 -06 57 54.7          12.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 14.45 -06 57 58.5          13.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 14.55 -06 57 56.6  13.0 U             Oph       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 4169779930018291840,2461098.9033,13.04,0.05,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 4169779930018291840 20260227.4033 13.04CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:14.55 -06:57:56.6 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.87  17:33:58.50 -05:39:30.3
 18.69420  14.40181 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASASSN-V J173358.96-053932.3  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.750   V            12.870   V         2457602.86500         43.870000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8662.41113 1006.45929 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8670.05371 1009.65411 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 33 58.50 -05 39 30.3          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 33 58.53 -05 39 30.8          12.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 33 58.47 -05 39 29.8          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 33 58.50 -05 39 30.3  12.9 U             Oph       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 J173358.96-053932.3,2461098.9033,12.87,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J173358.96-053932.3 20260227.4033 12.87CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:33:58.50 -05:39:30.3 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.93  17:37:59.08 -05:35:04.3
 19.27096  13.57268 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170209495467026304 | 17:37:58.61 -05:35:05.4 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9277.93164 1051.84766 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9285.85059 1054.93201 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 37 59.08 -05 35 04.3          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 37 59.08 -05 35 04.7          12.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 37 59.09 -05 35 03.9          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 37 59.08 -05 35 04.3  12.9 U             Oph       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 4170209495467026304,2461098.9033,12.93,0.05,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 4170209495467026304 20260227.4033 12.93CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:59.08 -05:35:04.3 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  12.98  17:35:58.91 -06:22:10.8
 18.31539  13.61458 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  ASASSN-V J173559.53-062214.5  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.920   V            13.170   V         2457598.00000        427.000000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8974.81641 570.31909 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8982.49023 573.46179 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 35 58.91 -06 22 10.8          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 35 58.94 -06 22 11.2          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 35 58.88 -06 22 10.3          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 35 58.91 -06 22 10.8  13.0 U             Oph       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 J173559.53-062214.5,2461098.9033,12.98,0.05,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 J173559.53-062214.5 20260227.4033 12.98CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:58.91 -06:22:10.8 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.12  17:35:38.20 -06:14:02.4
 18.39233  13.75661 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170064806609313920 | 17:35:38.59 -06:14:04.7 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8921.01953 653.80798 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8928.63867 656.64551 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 35 38.20 -06 14 02.4          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 35 38.25 -06 14 02.1          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 35 38.14 -06 14 02.6          13.1 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 27.4033*  17 35 38.20 -06 14 02.4  13.1 U             Oph       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 4170064806609313920,2461098.9033,13.12,0.05,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 4170064806609313920 20260227.4033 13.12CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:38.20 -06:14:02.4 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.28  17:38:21.46 -05:06:15.1
 19.74793  13.72925 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170310165201699840 | 17:38:21.86 -05:06:14.1 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9332.77930 1346.48987 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9339.59668 1349.43909 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 21.46 -05 06 15.1          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 21.66 -05 06 15.1          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 21.25 -05 06 15.2          13.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 21.46 -05 06 15.1  13.3 U             Oph       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 4170310165201699840,2461098.9033,13.28,0.05,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 4170310165201699840 20260227.4033 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:21.46 -05:06:15.1 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.04  17:35:14.43 -06:17:50.1
 18.28530  13.81033 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170065562523560320 | 17:35:14.85 -06:17:52.3 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8860.63574 614.92438 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8868.21973 618.01923 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 35 14.43 -06 17 50.1          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 35 14.49 -06 17 50.6          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 35 14.37 -06 17 49.7          13.0 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 27.4033*  17 35 14.43 -06 17 50.1  13.0 U             Oph       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 4170065562523560320,2461098.9033,13.04,0.05,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 4170065562523560320 20260227.4033 13.04CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:14.43 -06:17:50.1 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.14  17:30:28.18 -06:58:49.0
 17.06209  14.49097 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  NSVS J1730287-065852          
Type: L:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.120   R1      Y     0.439   R1                              57.000000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8135.22412 196.38670 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8142.74854 199.45599 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 30 28.18 -06 58 49.0          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 30 28.23 -06 58 49.3          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 30 28.13 -06 58 48.7          13.1 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 27.4033*  17 30 28.18 -06 58 49.0  13.1 U             Oph       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 J1730287-065852,2461098.9033,13.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1730287-065852 20260227.4033 13.14CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:30:28.18 -06:58:49.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.16  17:37:18.59 -05:23:40.1
 19.35540  13.81267 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 8.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  ASAS J173719-0523.8           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.096   Ic      Y     0.489   Ic        2455543.90000        637.000000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9172.80273 1168.49756 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9180.50488 1171.35950 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 37 18.59 -05 23 40.1          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 37 18.64 -05 23 39.8          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 37 18.54 -05 23 40.5          13.1 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 27.4033*  17 37 18.59 -05 23 40.1  13.2 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J173719-0523.8,2461098.9033,13.16,0.05,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
ASAS J173719-0523.8 20260227.4033 13.16CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:18.59 -05:23:40.1 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.27  17:35:26.47 -06:20:39.6
 18.26894  13.74362 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 8.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  ASASSN-V J173527.12-062044.1  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.960   V            13.390   V                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8891.74902 585.99103 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8899.35254 589.06030 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 35 26.47 -06 20 39.6          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 35 26.53 -06 20 40.0          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 35 26.42 -06 20 39.1          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 27.4033*  17 35 26.47 -06 20 39.6  13.3 U             Oph       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 J173527.12-062044.1,2461098.9033,13.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173527.12-062044.1 20260227.4033 13.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:26.47 -06:20:39.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.28  17:34:36.91 -07:04:24.6
 17.51382  13.55576 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.9" and 7.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4169455574089106688 | 17:34:36.46 -07:04:22.3 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8769.49219 138.54340 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8775.98535 141.59351 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 34 36.91 -07 04 24.6          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 34 37.17 -07 04 24.9          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 34 36.65 -07 04 24.2          13.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 34 36.91 -07 04 24.6  13.3 U             Oph       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 4169455574089106688,2461098.9033,13.28,0.05,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 4169455574089106688 20260227.4033 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:34:36.91 -07:04:24.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.43  17:37:58.94 -06:21:58.3
 18.57306  13.18536 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  ASASSN-V J173759.70-062203.2  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.500   g       Y     0.480   g         2458586.51300         39.160000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9282.67090 571.76300 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9290.40332 574.71838 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 37 58.94 -06 21 58.3          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 37 58.99 -06 21 58.4          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 37 58.89 -06 21 58.1          13.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 37 58.94 -06 21 58.3  13.4 U             Oph       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 J173759.70-062203.2,2461098.9033,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173759.70-062203.2 20260227.4033 13.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:58.94 -06:21:58.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.28  17:36:30.26 -01:49:05.8
 22.47995  15.73693 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 8.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  ASAS J173631-0149.0           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.980   V       Y     0.450   V         2452010.30000         27.440691000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9029.03125 3351.04150 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9036.66406 3354.05981 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 36 30.26 -01 49 05.8          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 36 30.31 -01 49 05.6          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 36 30.21 -01 49 05.9          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 27.4033*  17 36 30.26 -01 49 05.8  13.3 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J173631-0149.0,2461098.9033,13.28,0.05,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
ASAS J173631-0149.0 20260227.4033 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:36:30.26 -01:49:05.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.43  17:34:29.24 -05:11:15.3
 19.18151  14.52544 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 8.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4362447623133403648 | 17:34:29.66 -05:11:16.7 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8737.92383 1294.50354 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8745.66895 1297.81543 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 34 29.24 -05 11 15.3          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 34 29.25 -05 11 16.2          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 34 29.23 -05 11 14.4          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 27.4033*  17 34 29.24 -05 11 15.3  13.4 U             Oph       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 4362447623133403648,2461098.9033,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4362447623133403648 20260227.4033 13.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:34:29.24 -05:11:15.3 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.48  17:37:09.37 -05:04:35.8
 19.62055  14.00307 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 8.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ASASSN-V J173709.86-050438.6  
Type: SRS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.450   g       Y     0.170   g         2458712.40800         28.871000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9147.16504 1362.92834 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9154.65234 1366.18005 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 37 09.37 -05 04 35.8          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 37 09.44 -05 04 36.4          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 37 09.29 -05 04 35.2          13.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 37 09.37 -05 04 35.8  13.5 U             Oph       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 J173709.86-050438.6,2461098.9033,13.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173709.86-050438.6 20260227.4033 13.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:09.37 -05:04:35.8 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.43  17:37:09.17 -02:04:33.6
 22.32697  15.47054 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" and 8.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4370201928886484608 | 17:37:09.00 -02:04:24.9 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9130.32031 3194.59912 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9137.93359 3198.31079 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 37 09.17 -02 04 33.6          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 37 09.24 -02 04 35.5          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 37 09.11 -02 04 31.6          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 27.4033*  17 37 09.17 -02 04 33.6  13.4 U             Oph       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 4370201928886484608,2461098.9033,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4370201928886484608 20260227.4033 13.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:09.17 -02:04:33.6 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.49  17:35:20.01 -06:17:09.5
 18.30724  13.79594 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170065699962513408 | 17:35:20.41 -06:17:11.6 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8874.73535 621.85620 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8882.49902 624.89618 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 35 20.01 -06 17 09.5          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 35 20.04 -06 17 09.8          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 35 19.98 -06 17 09.1          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 27.4033*  17 35 20.01 -06 17 09.5  13.5 U             Oph       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 4170065699962513408,2461098.9033,13.49,0.05,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 4170065699962513408 20260227.4033 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:20.01 -06:17:09.5 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.59  17:36:52.92 -05:50:36.0
 18.89976  13.68258 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ASASSN-V J173653.44-055038.3  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.300   g       Y     0.250   g         2458170.85700         38.150000000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9109.79785 893.27551 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9117.59375 896.22412 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 36 52.92 -05 50 36.0          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 36 52.94 -05 50 36.0          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 36 52.90 -05 50 36.0          13.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 36 52.92 -05 50 36.0  13.6 U             Oph       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 J173653.44-055038.3,2461098.9033,13.59,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J173653.44-055038.3 20260227.4033 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:36:52.92 -05:50:36.0 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.54  17:33:52.09 -04:08:25.8
 20.04381  15.17774 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  ASASSN-V J173352.49-040826.5  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.640   V            14.070   V                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8636.65234 1933.40247 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8644.19141 1936.49475 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 33 52.09 -04 08 25.8          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 33 52.14 -04 08 26.1          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 33 52.04 -04 08 25.5          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 27.4033*  17 33 52.09 -04 08 25.8  13.5 U             Oph       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 J173352.49-040826.5,2461098.9033,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173352.49-040826.5 20260227.4033 13.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:33:52.09 -04:08:25.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.60  17:38:48.68 -06:09:02.6
 18.87019  13.11357 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4169983442748683264 | 17:38:49.24 -06:09:06.4 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9409.01660 703.89471 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9416.81641 706.73889 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 48.68 -06 09 02.6          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 48.70 -06 09 02.5          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 48.65 -06 09 02.8          13.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 38 48.68 -06 09 02.6  13.6 U             Oph       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 4169983442748683264,2461098.9033,13.60,0.05,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 4169983442748683264 20260227.4033 13.60CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:48.68 -06:09:02.6 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.52  17:38:30.22 -05:13:57.2
 19.65146  13.63431 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170259763764522496 | 17:38:30.76 -05:13:59.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=1.094+/-0.310 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9355.73340 1267.53906 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9363.35938 1270.92126 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 30.22 -05 13 57.2          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 30.28 -05 13 58.2          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 30.16 -05 13 56.1          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 27.4033*  17 38 30.22 -05 13 57.2  13.5 U             Oph       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 4170259763764522496,2461098.9033,13.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4170259763764522496 20260227.4033 13.52CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:30.22 -05:13:57.2 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.40  17:37:26.87 -01:07:46.6
 23.22525  15.86172 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J264.3636-01.1293        | 17:37:27.28 -01:07:45.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9171.54883 3772.48975 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9179.16602 3775.56445 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 37 26.87 -01 07 46.6          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 37 26.94 -01 07 46.3          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 37 26.81 -01 07 46.9          13.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 37 26.87 -01 07 46.6  13.4 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J264.3636-01.1293,2461098.9033,13.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J264.3636-01.1293 20260227.4033 13.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:26.87 -01:07:46.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.60  17:38:41.78 -05:45:37.4
 19.20393  13.33180 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 4170015599163868544 | 17:38:42.28 -05:45:39.4 (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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9388.96973 943.89270 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9396.50684 946.73431 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 41.78 -05 45 37.4          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 41.86 -05 45 37.1          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 41.69 -05 45 37.6          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 27.4033*  17 38 41.78 -05 45 37.4  13.6 U             Oph       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 4170015599163868544,2461098.9033,13.60,0.05,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 4170015599163868544 20260227.4033 13.60CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:41.78 -05:45:37.4 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.72  17:34:46.54 -05:52:18.9
 18.60569  14.12273 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 8.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASAS J173447-0552.3           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.890   V       Y     0.350   V         2452085.00000         65.936966000000                                
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.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 8786.50684 875.68201 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 8794.04004 879.11578 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 34 46.54 -05 52 18.9          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 34 46.61 -05 52 20.3          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 34 46.46 -05 52 17.5          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.4033*  17 34 46.54 -05 52 18.9  13.7 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J173447-0552.3,2461098.9033,13.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J173447-0552.3 20260227.4033 13.72CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:34:46.54 -05:52:18.9 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.64  17:38:33.26 -05:02:27.1
 19.82950  13.71785 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 8.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J264.6435-05.0420        | 17:38:33.75 -05:02:28.2 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9362.13965 1385.35413 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9370.18457 1388.20984 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 38 33.26 -05 02 27.1          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 38 33.23 -05 02 26.8          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 38 33.29 -05 02 27.5          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 27.4033*  17 38 33.26 -05 02 27.1  13.6 U             Oph       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J264.6435-05.0420,2461098.9033,13.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J264.6435-05.0420 20260227.4033 13.64CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:33.26 -05:02:27.1 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.4033  2461098.9033  13.56  17:39:11.06 -04:02:46.3
 20.80160  14.06931 galactic  Oph  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 7.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J264.7972-04.0481        | 17:39:10.39 -04:02:46.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits  wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 9453.87305 1994.18884 image    wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 9460.83105 1997.44580 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-41-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.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_2026-02-27_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_061410_TTUQ2b1x1_3666_FObonU13

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 27.40335 17 39 11.06 -04 02 46.3          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40306 17 39 11.22 -04 02 47.1          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.40364 17 39 10.90 -04 02 45.6          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 27.4033*  17 39 11.06 -04 02 46.3  13.6 U             Oph       9 0