Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  12.31  02:15:18.21 +64:12:55.0
131.89723   2.81315 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 1.2 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 515190883468652800  | 02:15:16.71 +64:12:51.4 (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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9392.62793 1250.30078 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9392.62500 1249.10632 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 15 18.21 +64 12 55.0          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 15 18.28 +64 12 55.6          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 15 18.13 +64 12 54.3          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 03 20.0895*  02 15 18.21 +64 12 55.0  12.3 U             Cas       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 515190883468652800,2461119.5895,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 515190883468652800 20260320.0895 12.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:15:18.21 +64:12:55.0 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  12.20  02:17:24.40 +65:51:59.4
131.57332   4.44754 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 1.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
20"  Gaia DR3 515582962439262592   
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    16.170   G            16.350   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9000.98926 308.06119 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9000.84277 306.43179 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 17 24.40 +65 51 59.4          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 17 24.41 +65 51 58.8          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 17 24.39 +65 52 00.0          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 03 20.0895*  02 17 24.40 +65 51 59.4  12.2 U             Cas       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 515582962439262592,2461119.5895,12.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 515582962439262592 20260320.0895 12.20CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:17:24.40 +65:51:59.4 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  10.97  02:38:01.90 +63:01:46.3
134.68109   2.61531 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  V0488 Cas                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.200   R         <  17.000   R         2444489.00000        282.360000000000   M7                           
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8030.47266 2297.93970 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8030.14648 2296.65771 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 38 01.90 +63 01 46.3          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 38 01.89 +63 01 46.3          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 38 01.91 +63 01 46.2          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 38 01.90 +63 01 46.3  11.0 U             Cas       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
V0488 Cas,2461119.5895,10.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0488 Cas 20260320.0895 10.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:38:01.90 +63:01:46.3 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  11.65  02:31:23.95 +56:53:04.9
136.29984  -3.36997 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  DT Per                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.800   pg           20.000 : pg        2428079.00000        228.900000000000                                
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9238.51855 5893.34619 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9238.14062 5892.06250 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 31 23.95 +56 53 04.9          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 31 23.95 +56 53 04.9          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 31 23.95 +56 53 04.9          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 31 23.95 +56 53 04.9  11.7 U             Per       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
DT Per,2461119.5895,11.65,0.05,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
DT Per 20260320.0895 11.65CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:31:23.95 +56:53:04.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  12.15  02:18:54.35 +62:48:16.2
132.73652   1.60974 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
13"  NSVS 1867220                  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.816   r       Y     0.317   r         2458455.67470        107.460034600000   S                            
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9370.12305 2149.04956 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9369.89160 2147.82324 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 18 54.35 +62 48 16.2          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 18 54.36 +62 48 16.6          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 18 54.34 +62 48 15.8          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 03 20.0895*  02 18 54.35 +62 48 16.2  12.2 U             Cas       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 1867220,2461119.5895,12.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 1867220 20260320.0895 12.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:18:54.35 +62:48:16.2 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  12.30  02:14:28.43 +64:29:25.1
131.72458   3.04547 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  NSVS 1829693                  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.478   g       Y     0.301   g         2458303.52260         86.820733800000                                
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9401.76855 1073.12085 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9401.54492 1071.81604 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 14 28.43 +64 29 25.1          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 14 28.39 +64 29 25.2          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 14 28.46 +64 29 25.0          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 03 20.0895*  02 14 28.43 +64 29 25.1  12.3 U             Cas       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 1829693,2461119.5895,12.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 1829693 20260320.0895 12.30CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:14:28.43 +64:29:25.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  12.29  02:22:19.57 +62:28:07.1
133.22005   1.42636 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 1.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  NSVS J0222189+622806          
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.102   g       Y     0.499   g         2458310.83170        149.994268000000                                
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9183.23926 2406.60352 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9182.87598 2405.27222 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 22 19.57 +62 28 07.1          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 22 19.56 +62 28 07.2          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 22 19.58 +62 28 07.1          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 03 20.0895*  02 22 19.57 +62 28 07.1  12.3 U             Cas       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 J0222189+622806,2461119.5895,12.29,0.05,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
NSVS J0222189+622806 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:22:19.57 +62:28:07.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  12.37  03:01:07.25 +62:11:51.8
137.43398   3.03453 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  NSVS 1893652                  
Type: SR|L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.304   R1           13.229   R1        2451452.17000   >    238.000000000000                                
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 6493.35107 3008.36450 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 6493.13037 3007.03467 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 03 01 07.25 +62 11 51.8          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 03 01 07.29 +62 11 52.1          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 03 01 07.21 +62 11 51.5          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 03 20.0895*  03 01 07.25 +62 11 51.8  12.4 U             Cas       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 1893652,2461119.5895,12.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 1893652 20260320.0895 12.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:01:07.25 +62:11:51.8 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  12.31  04:08:27.62 +57:06:23.9
147.28692   3.86568 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 1.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  Mis V1319                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.753   r       Y     3.323   r         2458414.39270        183.185939300000                                
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 1214.27783 5855.00537 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 1213.94495 5853.56152 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 04 08 27.62 +57 06 23.9          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 04 08 27.61 +57 06 24.0          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 04 08 27.63 +57 06 23.8          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  04 08 27.62 +57 06 23.9  12.3 U             Cam       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
Mis V1319,2461119.5895,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Mis V1319 20260320.0895 12.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:08:27.62 +57:06:23.9 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  10.03  02:30:28.01 +62:31:46.3
134.07586   1.82003 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  V0647 Cas                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.800   B            17.200   B                              440.000000000000                                
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits -crosshair 8660.43848 2826.88721 image    wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits -crosshair 8662.64160 2824.20190 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8608.54785 2496.39209 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8608.22559 2495.11328 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 30 28.01 +62 31 46.3          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 30 27.99 +62 31 46.4          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 30 28.03 +62 31 46.2          10.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 30 28.01 +62 31 46.3  10.0 U             Cas       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
V0647 Cas,2461119.5895,10.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0647 Cas 20260320.0895 10.03CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:30:28.01 +62:31:46.3 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  14.32  02:20:12.49 +64:49:00.7
132.19888   3.55441 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:20:12.49 +64:49:00.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8982.89941 977.93213 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8982.98535 976.49048 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 20 12.49 +64 49 00.7          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 20 12.48 +64 49 00.8          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 20 12.50 +64 49 00.7          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 20 12.49 +64 49 00.7  14.3 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,14.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 14.32CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:20:12.49 +64:49:00.7 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  14.45  02:39:15.75 +58:08:21.3
136.78307  -1.80301 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 1.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  V1341 Cas                     
Type: EW
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.440   V            14.830   V         2457711.00200          0.393257000000                                
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8453.87012 5248.01318 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8452.64551 5246.72266 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 39 15.75 +58 08 21.3          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 39 15.45 +58 08 21.0          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 39 16.05 +58 08 21.5          14.4 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 03 20.0895*  02 39 15.75 +58 08 21.3  14.4 U             Cas       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
V1341 Cas,2461119.5895,14.45,0.05,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
V1341 Cas 20260320.0895 14.45CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:39:15.75 +58:08:21.3 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  14.37  02:25:00.27 +66:02:07.4
132.24565   4.87014 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 2.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:25:00.27 +66:02:07.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8511.37793 326.04919 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8512.02344 323.86279 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 25 00.27 +66 02 07.4          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 25 00.77 +66 02 05.6          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 24 59.77 +66 02 09.1          14.4 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 03 20.0895*  02 25 00.27 +66 02 07.4  14.4 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,14.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 14.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:25:00.27 +66:02:07.4 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  14.17  02:23:48.17 +60:55:25.7
133.91952   0.03784 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 2.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:23:48.17 +60:55:25.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9296.54980 3349.57007 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9295.72070 3347.77905 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 23 48.17 +60 55 25.7          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 23 47.99 +60 55 23.8          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 23 48.35 +60 55 27.6          14.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 23 48.17 +60 55 25.7  14.2 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,14.17,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 14.17CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:23:48.17 +60:55:25.7 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.97  02:21:48.13 +63:16:42.4
132.88602   2.16655 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.8" and 1.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:21:48.13 +63:16:42.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9102.53906 1917.42249 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9103.19141 1915.69482 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 21 48.13 +63 16 42.4          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 21 48.56 +63 16 42.0          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 21 47.70 +63 16 42.7          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 21 48.13 +63 16 42.4  14.0 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:21:48.13 +63:16:42.4 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  14.05  02:15:46.93 +64:05:34.0
131.98592   2.71376 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:15:46.93 +64:05:34.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9380.59375 1331.28210 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9381.19141 1330.14282 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 15 46.93 +64 05 34.0          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 15 47.30 +64 05 35.2          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 15 46.57 +64 05 32.8          14.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 15 46.93 +64 05 34.0  14.1 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,14.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 14.05CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:15:46.93 +64:05:34.0 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  14.01  02:18:54.12 +65:56:38.8
131.69217   4.57114 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:18:54.12 +65:56:38.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8897.92090 286.22650 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8897.55566 284.94299 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 18 54.12 +65 56 38.8          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 18 54.17 +65 56 38.8          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 18 54.07 +65 56 38.8          14.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 18 54.12 +65 56 38.8  14.0 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 14.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:18:54.12 +65:56:38.8 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.90  02:16:39.02 +64:37:02.1
131.90576   3.24052 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:16:39.02 +64:37:02.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9241.42188 1036.34326 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9241.53613 1035.08838 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 16 39.02 +64 37 02.1          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 16 39.08 +64 37 02.7          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 16 38.97 +64 37 01.4          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 03 20.0895*  02 16 39.02 +64 37 02.1  13.9 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.90CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:16:39.02 +64:37:02.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.83  02:20:10.42 +62:56:00.9
132.82971   1.77967 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
19"  Gaia DR3 513944380881955456   
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.560   G            15.700   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9264.31934 2094.35229 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9263.54395 2093.35474 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 20 10.42 +62 56 00.9          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 20 10.15 +62 56 01.6          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 20 10.68 +62 56 00.2          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 20 10.42 +62 56 00.9  13.8 U             Cas       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 513944380881955456,2461119.5895,13.83,0.05,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 513944380881955456 20260320.0895 13.83CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:20:10.42 +62:56:00.9 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.89  02:24:07.25 +60:21:34.7
134.15328  -0.47709 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 0.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:24:07.25 +60:21:34.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9351.59961 3690.16846 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9351.14453 3689.43774 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 24 07.25 +60 21 34.7          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 24 07.16 +60 21 36.2          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 24 07.34 +60 21 33.2          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 24 07.25 +60 21 34.7  13.9 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.89CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:24:07.25 +60:21:34.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.65  02:14:06.82 +65:04:19.4
131.50437   3.58544 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 1.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:14:06.82 +65:04:19.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9331.30469 722.66949 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9330.27734 721.21960 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 14 06.82 +65 04 19.4          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 14 06.54 +65 04 18.7          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 14 07.10 +65 04 20.2          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 03 20.0895*  02 14 06.82 +65 04 19.4  13.7 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.65,0.05,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 20260320.0895 13.65CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:14:06.82 +65:04:19.4 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.70  02:22:41.86 +63:41:20.2
132.83871   2.58639 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  Gaia DR3 514355701307520256   
Type: S
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.500   G            15.850   G                                                                              
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8984.19434 1688.03381 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8984.01074 1686.65100 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 22 41.86 +63 41 20.2          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 22 41.81 +63 41 20.1          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 22 41.92 +63 41 20.2          13.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 22 41.86 +63 41 20.2  13.7 U             Cas       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 514355701307520256,2461119.5895,13.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 514355701307520256 20260320.0895 13.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:22:41.86 +63:41:20.2 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.66  02:15:22.20 +64:05:19.3
131.94452   2.69549 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 1.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:15:22.20 +64:05:19.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9408.65137 1326.53320 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9408.49219 1325.00012 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 15 22.20 +64 05 19.3          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 15 22.28 +64 05 18.8          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 15 22.11 +64 05 19.7          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 03 20.0895*  02 15 22.20 +64 05 19.3  13.7 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.66CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:15:22.20 +64:05:19.3 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.59  02:15:32.19 +63:59:44.1
131.99158   2.61307 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 2.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:15:32.19 +63:59:44.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9412.98535 1384.82544 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9412.54883 1382.67114 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 15 32.19 +63 59 44.1          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 15 32.26 +63 59 41.7          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 15 32.12 +63 59 46.6          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 03 20.0895*  02 15 32.19 +63 59 44.1  13.6 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.59,0.05,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
target 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:15:32.19 +63:59:44.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.64  02:14:40.19 +64:57:38.5
131.59543   3.49832 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:14:40.19 +64:57:38.5 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9313.84473 798.43481 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9313.27441 796.95898 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 14 40.19 +64 57 38.5          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 14 40.23 +64 57 37.9          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 14 40.16 +64 57 39.1          13.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 14 40.19 +64 57 38.5  13.6 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:14:40.19 +64:57:38.5 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.47  02:27:45.76 +57:32:13.2
135.59998  -2.94624 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:27:45.76 +57:32:13.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9452.72656 5440.86084 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9453.45410 5440.03467 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 27 45.76 +57 32 13.2          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 27 46.14 +57 32 15.3          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 27 45.39 +57 32 11.1          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 03 20.0895*  02 27 45.76 +57 32 13.2  13.5 U             Per       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,2461119.5895,13.47,0.05,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 20260320.0895 13.47CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:27:45.76 +57:32:13.2 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.66  02:20:22.29 +62:36:38.0
132.95978   1.48310 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 1.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:20:22.29 +62:36:38.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9298.60156 2289.57349 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9297.60059 2287.99048 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 20 22.29 +62 36 38.0          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 20 21.97 +62 36 36.8          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 20 22.60 +62 36 39.3          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 03 20.0895*  02 20 22.29 +62 36 38.0  13.7 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.66CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:20:22.29 +62:36:38.0 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.59  02:22:23.23 +66:07:28.1
131.96494   4.86075 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 1.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  ZTF J022225.23+660730.1       
Type: EW
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    18.714   r       Y     0.296   r         2458283.97620          0.290640400000                                
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8658.97168 233.33110 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8659.05859 231.92870 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 22 23.23 +66 07 28.1          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 22 23.46 +66 07 28.2          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 22 23.00 +66 07 28.1          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 03 20.0895*  02 22 23.23 +66 07 28.1  13.6 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J022225.23+660730.1,2461119.5895,13.59,0.05,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
ZTF J022225.23+660730.1 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:22:23.23 +66:07:28.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.41  02:28:59.15 +56:44:13.1
136.04788  -3.63006 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.7" and 0.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:28:59.15 +56:44:13.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9457.91211 5943.68018 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9458.67676 5943.16064 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 28 59.15 +56 44 13.1          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 28 59.47 +56 44 15.9          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 28 58.83 +56 44 10.3          13.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 28 59.15 +56 44 13.1  13.4 U             Per       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,2461119.5895,13.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:28:59.15 +56:44:13.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.74  02:18:53.31 +64:53:54.3
132.03920   3.58439 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  Gaia DR3 515329868607627904   
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.730   G            12.770   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9054.97461 907.69263 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9054.95117 906.39600 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 18 53.31 +64 53 54.3          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 18 53.54 +64 53 54.3          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 18 53.09 +64 53 54.2          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 18 53.31 +64 53 54.3  13.7 U             Cas       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 515329868607627904,2461119.5895,13.74,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 515329868607627904 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:18:53.31 +64:53:54.3 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.56  02:14:57.53 +66:04:05.8
131.27139   4.55811 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 1.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
18"  Gaia DR3 515648039785051264   
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.690   G            14.720   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9118.87012 146.92380 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9118.36230 145.64349 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 14 57.53 +66 04 05.8          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 14 57.74 +66 04 05.6          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 14 57.31 +66 04 06.1          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 03 20.0895*  02 14 57.53 +66 04 05.8  13.6 U             Cas       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 515648039785051264,2461119.5895,13.56,0.05,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 515648039785051264 20260320.0895 13.56CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:14:57.53 +66:04:05.8 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.46  02:19:59.03 +66:08:36.1
131.72913   4.79564 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 1.7 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 517094344249513344  | 02:19:57.05 +66:08:35.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8802.47070 184.93410 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8802.02246 183.34140 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 19 59.03 +66 08 36.1          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 19 59.35 +66 08 34.9          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 19 58.72 +66 08 37.3          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 03 20.0895*  02 19 59.03 +66 08 36.1  13.5 U             Cas       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 517094344249513344,2461119.5895,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 517094344249513344 20260320.0895 13.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:19:59.03 +66:08:36.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.50  02:14:18.41 +64:41:39.6
131.64307   3.23341 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 1.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:14:18.41 +64:41:39.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9379.53906 949.59729 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9379.56055 948.10638 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 14 18.41 +64 41 39.6          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 14 18.68 +64 41 39.4          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 14 18.13 +64 41 39.9          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 03 20.0895*  02 14 18.41 +64 41 39.6  13.5 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.50CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:14:18.41 +64:41:39.6 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.46  02:18:31.67 +63:44:09.1
132.38790   2.47452 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" and 0.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 515117727279721728  | 02:18:29.82 +63:44:05.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9255.15820 1590.33936 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9255.03711 1589.71301 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 18 31.67 +63 44 09.1          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 18 31.68 +63 44 11.3          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 18 31.66 +63 44 06.9          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 03 20.0895*  02 18 31.67 +63 44 09.1  13.5 U             Cas       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 515117727279721728,2461119.5895,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 515117727279721728 20260320.0895 13.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:18:31.67 +63:44:09.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.38  02:20:44.65 +63:59:40.6
132.53152   2.80000 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:20:44.65 +63:59:40.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9069.02539 1474.49585 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9069.99902 1473.44031 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 20 44.65 +63 59 40.6          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 20 45.16 +63 59 42.4          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 20 44.14 +63 59 38.8          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 03 20.0895*  02 20 44.65 +63 59 40.6  13.4 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.38CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:20:44.65 +63:59:40.6 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.34  02:18:35.36 +63:26:28.4
132.49182   2.19870 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.5" and 1.7 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        | target                       | 02:18:35.36 +63:26:28.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9295.12305 1766.33789 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9296.19629 1765.00708 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 18 35.36 +63 26 28.4          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 18 35.98 +63 26 29.5          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 18 34.75 +63 26 27.2          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 03 20.0895*  02 18 35.36 +63 26 28.4  13.3 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:18:35.36 +63:26:28.4 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.51  02:15:58.59 +65:55:11.0
131.41745   4.45050 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" and 1.5 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 515633673111649536  | 02:16:00.41 +65:55:11.1 (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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9079.94336 252.61050 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9079.97266 251.08791 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 15 58.59 +65 55 11.0          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 15 59.08 +65 55 10.5          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 15 58.10 +65 55 11.6          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 03 20.0895*  02 15 58.59 +65 55 11.0  13.5 U             Cas       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 515633673111649536,2461119.5895,13.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 515633673111649536 20260320.0895 13.51CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:15:58.59 +65:55:11.0 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.54  02:21:58.44 +66:13:29.9
131.89087   4.94073 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 1.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Gaia DR3 517098673576459008   
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.520   G            12.550   G                                                 F                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8669.97949 167.13989 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8669.61230 165.50880 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 21 58.44 +66 13 29.9          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 21 58.47 +66 13 28.9          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 21 58.41 +66 13 30.9          13.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 21 58.44 +66 13 29.9  13.5 U             Cas       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 517098673576459008,2461119.5895,13.54,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 517098673576459008 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:21:58.44 +66:13:29.9 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.43  02:17:27.94 +64:51:16.5
131.91080   3.49325 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 1.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 515239158897061120 | 02:17:27.01 +64:51:13.5 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)                        
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9152.41992 909.95782 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9152.53906 908.11450 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 17 27.94 +64 51 16.5          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 17 28.31 +64 51 15.3          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 17 27.57 +64 51 17.7          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 03 20.0895*  02 17 27.94 +64 51 16.5  13.4 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 515239158897061120,2461119.5895,13.43,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 515239158897061120 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:17:27.94 +64:51:16.5 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.40  02:15:37.23 +64:09:22.7
131.94883   2.76829 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 1.5 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 515189676571858176  | 02:15:35.58 +64:09:22.3 (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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9381.37207 1290.96716 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9381.49219 1289.47070 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 15 37.23 +64 09 22.7          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 15 37.42 +64 09 22.6          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 15 37.03 +64 09 22.9          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 03 20.0895*  02 15 37.23 +64 09 22.7  13.4 U             Cas       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 515189676571858176,2461119.5895,13.40,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 515189676571858176 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:15:37.23 +64:09:22.7 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.40  02:17:39.87 +65:37:47.1
131.67616   4.23251 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 515576124851645568 | 02:17:41.36 +65:37:46.9 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)                        
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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9020.97852 453.13062 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9020.83301 451.69000 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 17 39.87 +65 37 47.1          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 17 40.23 +65 37 46.8          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 17 39.51 +65 37 47.4          13.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 17 39.87 +65 37 47.1  13.4 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 515576124851645568,2461119.5895,13.40,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 515576124851645568 20260320.0895 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:17:39.87 +65:37:47.1 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.44  02:30:48.56 +57:31:50.0
135.98285  -2.80136 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 1.7 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        | target                       | 02:30:48.56 +57:31:50.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9205.99902 5494.31738 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9205.70215 5492.67236 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 30 48.56 +57 31 50.0          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 30 48.63 +57 31 49.2          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 30 48.49 +57 31 50.9          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 03 20.0895*  02 30 48.56 +57 31 50.0  13.4 U             Per       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,2461119.5895,13.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0895 13.44CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:30:48.56 +57:31:50.0 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.47  02:31:30.11 +59:05:20.8
135.48174  -1.32264 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 1.2 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                       | 02:31:30.11 +59:05:20.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8957.12500 4567.61865 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 8956.59277 4566.59766 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 31 30.11 +59 05 20.8          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 31 30.05 +59 05 21.6          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 31 30.18 +59 05 20.0          13.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0895*  02 31 30.11 +59 05 20.8  13.5 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.47,0.05,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 20260320.0895 13.47CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:31:30.11 +59:05:20.8 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.19  02:16:55.42 +65:09:21.8
131.75811   3.75959 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.2" and 0.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:16:55.42 +65:09:21.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9140.79395 721.18250 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits -crosshair 9140.00586 720.75848 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.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_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa

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 03 20.08952 02 16 55.42 +65 09 21.8          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08926 02 16 54.96 +65 09 23.9          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08978 02 16 55.88 +65 09 19.6          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 03 20.0895*  02 16 55.42 +65 09 21.8  13.2 U             Cas       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,2461119.5895,13.19,0.05,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 20260320.0895 13.19CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_211958_TTUQ2b1x1_24170_gw7G3YRa/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:16:55.42 +65:09:21.8 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-09-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-08-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0895  2461119.5895  13.29  02:12:04.96 +65:50:11.6
131.06500   4.24635 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 1.5 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 515617837575436032  | 02:12:07.92 +65:50:12.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.