Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  11.47  07:36:57.95 -22:14:50.2
237.78318  -0.57721 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5619016313625509120 | 07:36:57.41 -22:14:50.0 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9112.07617 579.93213 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9112.09961 583.42932 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 36 57.95 -22 14 50.2          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 36 57.86 -22 14 49.8          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 36 58.04 -22 14 50.6          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 36 57.95 -22 14 50.2  11.5 U             Pup       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 5619016313625509120,2461119.5856,11.47,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5619016313625509120 20260320.0856 11.47CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:57.95 -22:14:50.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  11.49  07:35:18.03 -22:54:29.5
238.17303  -1.23497 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.3" and 4.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
15"  GDS_J0735175-225424           
Type: VAR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.700   r       Y     0.090   r                                                                              
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8865.64062 181.95850 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8864.51953 185.86571 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 35 18.03 -22 54 29.5          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 35 18.32 -22 54 30.6          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 35 17.74 -22 54 28.5          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 20.0856*  07 35 18.03 -22 54 29.5  11.5 U             Pup       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
GDS_J0735175-225424,2461119.5856,11.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J0735175-225424 20260320.0856 11.49CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:18.03 -22:54:29.5 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  10.99  07:36:59.51 -22:44:20.5
238.21521  -0.81222 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
20"  Gaia DR3 5618846988833631872  
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    16.550   G            16.630   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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9108.07031 277.70010 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9108.00488 281.16730 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 36 59.51 -22 44 20.5          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 36 59.56 -22 44 20.4          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 36 59.45 -22 44 20.6          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 20.0856*  07 36 59.51 -22 44 20.5  11.0 U             Pup       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 5618846988833631872,2461119.5856,10.99,0.05,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 5618846988833631872 20260320.0856 10.99CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:59.51 -22:44:20.5 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  10.89  07:38:03.55 -22:46:04.8
238.36089  -0.61179 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5615845730099923072 | 07:38:02.64 -22:46:04.4 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9261.37402 253.49210 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9261.27441 257.14319 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 03.55 -22 46 04.8          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 03.61 -22 46 05.3          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 03.48 -22 46 04.3          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 38 03.55 -22 46 04.8  10.9 U             Pup       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 5615845730099923072,2461119.5856,10.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5615845730099923072 20260320.0856 10.89CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:03.55 -22:46:04.8 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856   9.88  06:51:48.98 -19:02:18.0
230.04379  -8.47357 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  DL CMa                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.800   V         <  15.000   V         2453511.00000        425.000000000000   M6-M8e                       
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 2674.05786 2513.65601 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 2673.95679 2517.11255 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 06 51 48.98 -19 02 18.0           9.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 06 51 49.00 -19 02 18.0           9.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 06 51 48.96 -19 02 18.0           9.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  06 51 48.98 -19 02 18.0   9.9 U             CMa       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
DL CMa,2461119.5856,9.88,0.05,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
DL CMa 20260320.0856 9.88CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:48.98 -19:02:18.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  11.24  07:30:27.92 -14:44:38.6
230.47166   1.70819 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  EE Pup                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.500   pg        <  17.000   pg        2425246.00000        530.000000000000   M1                           
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8257.06152 5177.88184 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8256.93164 5181.33545 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 30 27.92 -14 44 38.6          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 30 27.93 -14 44 38.6          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 30 27.91 -14 44 38.7          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 30 27.92 -14 44 38.6  11.2 U             Pup       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
EE Pup,2461119.5856,11.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
EE Pup 20260320.0856 11.24CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:30:27.92 -14:44:38.6 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856   7.63  07:32:37.68 -20:39:27.4
235.90329  -0.68746 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Z Pup                         
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     7.000   V            15.300   V         2454906.00000        516.000000000000   M4e-M9e                      
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 8483.99902 1550.98950 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 8489.92676 1551.49353 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8508.35352 1572.13965 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8508.17285 1575.65454 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 32 37.68 -20 39 27.4           7.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 32 37.67 -20 39 27.5           7.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 32 37.70 -20 39 27.4           7.6 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 20.0856*  07 32 37.68 -20 39 27.4   7.6 U             Pup       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
Z Pup,2461119.5856,7.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Z Pup 20260320.0856 7.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:37.68 -20:39:27.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  10.89  07:35:24.12 -13:18:36.8
229.79116   3.44812 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
16"  UU Pup                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.000   V            15.400 : V         2453355.00000        283.000000000000   M3-M6                        
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 9040.01660 6005.77441 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 9047.32324 6005.82275 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9015.43945 6049.78467 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9015.24512 6053.22803 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 35 24.12 -13 18 36.8          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 35 24.13 -13 18 36.6          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 35 24.11 -13 18 37.0          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 35 24.12 -13 18 36.8  10.9 U             Pup       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
UU Pup,2461119.5856,10.89,0.05,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
UU Pup 20260320.0856 10.89CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:24.12 -13:18:36.8 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  11.11  06:46:43.06 -15:42:04.9
226.47355  -8.10831 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  EP CMa                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.900   V         <  16.000   V         2453810.00000        272.000000000000                                
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 1890.52295 4544.93408 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 1897.67004 4545.34912 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 1854.83484 4507.86719 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 1854.66943 4511.22656 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 06 46 43.06 -15 42 04.9          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 06 46 43.05 -15 42 04.6          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 06 46 43.07 -15 42 05.2          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  06 46 43.06 -15 42 04.9  11.1 U             CMa       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
EP CMa,2461119.5856,11.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
EP CMa 20260320.0856 11.11CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:43.06 -15:42:04.9 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  10.62  07:13:51.87 -18:09:42.0
231.61334  -3.41176 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  RX CMa                        
Type: EA/SD
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.590   V            13.600   V         2452760.57700          2.069088000000                                
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 5826.55420 3111.81079 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 5833.36572 3112.00439 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 5823.24414 3110.55786 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 5823.10205 3114.00244 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 13 51.87 -18 09 42.0          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 13 51.88 -18 09 41.9          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 13 51.86 -18 09 42.1          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 13 51.87 -18 09 42.0  10.6 U             CMa       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
RX CMa,2461119.5856,10.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
RX CMa 20260320.0856 10.62CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:13:51.87 -18:09:42.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  10.55  07:18:47.15 -15:53:20.3
230.14596  -1.31425 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  ASAS J071847-1553.3           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.700   V       Y     1.410   V         2452844.60000        323.000000000000   M6                           
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 6548.61426 4476.53760 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 6555.63965 4477.02979 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 6532.08057 4487.67969 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 6531.92041 4491.11328 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 18 47.15 -15 53 20.3          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 18 47.17 -15 53 20.3          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 18 47.14 -15 53 20.3          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 18 47.15 -15 53 20.3  10.6 U             CMa       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J071847-1553.3,2461119.5856,10.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J071847-1553.3 20260320.0856 10.55CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:47.15 -15:53:20.3 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.96  07:33:13.77 -18:42:03.2
234.25866   0.38216 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
20"  Gaia DR3 3026562126626673792  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    18.380   G            18.530   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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8617.45312 2762.34937 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8617.10059 2765.74048 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 33 13.77 -18 42 03.2          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 33 13.74 -18 42 03.3          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 33 13.79 -18 42 03.1          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 20.0856*  07 33 13.77 -18 42 03.2  14.0 U             Pup       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 3026562126626673792,2461119.5856,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3026562126626673792 20260320.0856 13.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:13.77 -18:42:03.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.81  07:38:48.76 -20:40:48.4
236.62743   0.56511 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.6999-20.6805        | 07:38:48.76 -20:40:48.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9401.82520 1531.36438 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9401.44629 1535.00635 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 48.76 -20 40 48.4          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 48.80 -20 40 49.1          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 48.71 -20 40 47.8          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 20.0856*  07 38 48.76 -20 40 48.4  13.8 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.6999-20.6805,2461119.5856,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.6999-20.6805 20260320.0856 13.81CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:48.76 -20:40:48.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.88  07:31:30.93 -21:25:12.9
236.44646  -1.28249 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 3.6 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                       | 07:31:30.93 -21:25:12.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8340.85547 1110.65625 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8340.58887 1114.21216 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 31 30.93 -21 25 12.9          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 31 30.93 -21 25 13.6          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 31 30.93 -21 25 12.3          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 31 30.93 -21 25 12.9  13.9 U             Pup       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,2461119.5856,13.88,0.05,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 20260320.0856 13.88CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:31:30.93 -21:25:12.9 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.54  07:38:41.00 -20:09:20.0
236.15554   0.79628 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Gaia DR3 5715582773455869184  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.760   G            12.970   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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9391.61523 1853.35840 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9390.76562 1856.53235 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 41.00 -20 09 20.0          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 41.13 -20 09 19.3          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 40.87 -20 09 20.6          13.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 38 41.00 -20 09 20.0  13.5 U             Pup       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 5715582773455869184,2461119.5856,13.54,0.05,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 5715582773455869184 20260320.0856 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:41.00 -20:09:20.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.47  07:21:16.43 -23:05:15.2
236.79271  -4.15914 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 3.6 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                       | 07:21:16.43 -23:05:15.2 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 6881.56885 118.63270 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 6880.75244 122.12470 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 21 16.43 -23 05 15.2          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 21 16.50 -23 05 15.9          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 21 16.36 -23 05 14.5          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 20.0856*  07 21 16.43 -23 05 15.2  13.5 U             CMa       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,2461119.5856,13.47,0.05,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 20260320.0856 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:16.43 -23:05:15.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.59  07:33:41.07 -13:25:13.3
229.68572   3.02912 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" and 4.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:33:41.07 -13:25:13.3 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8754.68066 5983.74756 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8754.40137 5988.42871 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 33 41.07 -13 25 13.3          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 33 41.08 -13 25 17.0          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 33 41.07 -13 25 09.7          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 20.0856*  07 33 41.07 -13 25 13.3  13.6 U             Pup       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,2461119.5856,13.59,0.05,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 20260320.0856 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:41.07 -13:25:13.3 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.54  07:28:41.42 -18:49:04.4
233.84453  -0.61622 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.8" and 3.4 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        | ATO J112.1678-18.8164        | 07:28:41.42 -18:49:04.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 7957.04004 2703.43091 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 7957.78711 2706.74438 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 28 41.42 -18 49 04.4          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 28 41.17 -18 49 04.4          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 28 41.66 -18 49 04.4          13.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 28 41.42 -18 49 04.4  13.5 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J112.1678-18.8164,2461119.5856,13.54,0.05,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
ATO J112.1678-18.8164 20260320.0856 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:28:41.42 -18:49:04.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.44  07:33:16.06 -22:39:20.2
237.72489  -1.52243 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J113.3137-22.6582        | 07:33:16.06 -22:39:20.2 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8578.83398 347.12619 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8577.23926 350.47559 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 33 16.06 -22 39 20.2          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 33 16.30 -22 39 19.9          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 33 15.82 -22 39 20.4          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 20.0856*  07 33 16.06 -22 39 20.2  13.4 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J113.3137-22.6582,2461119.5856,13.44,0.05,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
ATO J113.3137-22.6582 20260320.0856 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:16.06 -22:39:20.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.48  07:35:01.99 -22:04:14.1
237.41083  -0.88191 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  GDS_J0735013-220413           
Type: VAR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.780   r       Y     0.250   r                                                                              
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8837.42871 697.90167 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8836.86621 701.48370 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 35 01.99 -22 04 14.1          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 35 01.98 -22 04 14.6          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 35 01.99 -22 04 13.6          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 20.0856*  07 35 01.99 -22 04 14.1  13.5 U             Pup       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
GDS_J0735013-220413,2461119.5856,13.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J0735013-220413 20260320.0856 13.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:01.99 -22:04:14.1 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.53  07:36:56.91 -21:54:29.7
237.48539  -0.41508 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 3.6 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 5619042908062870144 | 07:36:56.24 -21:54:29.1 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9113.99219 788.14880 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9114.05371 791.71417 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 36 56.91 -21 54 29.7          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 36 56.74 -21 54 30.0          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 36 57.09 -21 54 29.4          13.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 36 56.91 -21 54 29.7  13.5 U             Pup       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 5619042908062870144,2461119.5856,13.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5619042908062870144 20260320.0856 13.53CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:56.91 -21:54:29.7 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.39  07:35:42.77 -22:06:34.4
237.52146  -0.76329 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5618942852505302784 | 07:35:42.06 -22:06:34.8 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8934.11035 670.63843 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8933.52246 674.51440 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 35 42.77 -22 06 34.4          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 35 42.85 -22 06 35.9          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 35 42.69 -22 06 33.0          13.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 35 42.77 -22 06 34.4  13.4 U             Pup       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 5618942852505302784,2461119.5856,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5618942852505302784 20260320.0856 13.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:42.77 -22:06:34.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.39  07:28:25.68 -23:04:22.1
237.55610  -2.70077 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  GDS_J0728253-230422           
Type: VAR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.160   r       Y     0.160   r                                                                              
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 7888.52686 109.70170 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 7888.28711 113.01680 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 28 25.68 -23 04 22.1          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 28 25.63 -23 04 22.1          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 28 25.73 -23 04 22.1          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 20.0856*  07 28 25.68 -23 04 22.1  13.4 U             Pup       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
GDS_J0728253-230422,2461119.5856,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J0728253-230422 20260320.0856 13.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:28:25.68 -23:04:22.1 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.39  07:37:17.53 -20:06:14.0
235.95050   0.53692 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5716243515527261696 | 07:37:16.90 -20:06:15.5 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9189.44141 1891.14246 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9188.91016 1894.96985 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 37 17.53 -20 06 14.0          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 37 17.58 -20 06 15.4          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 37 17.49 -20 06 12.6          13.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 37 17.53 -20 06 14.0  13.4 U             Pup       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 5716243515527261696,2461119.5856,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5716243515527261696 20260320.0856 13.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:37:17.53 -20:06:14.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.37  07:31:40.35 -23:04:01.8
237.90847  -2.04276 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
14"  Gaia DR3 5618485421306580096  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.380   G            15.430   G                                4.736800000000   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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8347.79492 101.16260 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8347.01953 104.38230 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 31 40.35 -23 04 01.8          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 31 40.46 -23 04 01.4          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 31 40.25 -23 04 02.2          13.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 31 40.35 -23 04 01.8  13.4 U             Pup       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 5618485421306580096,2461119.5856,13.37,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5618485421306580096 20260320.0856 13.37CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:31:40.35 -23:04:01.8 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.50  07:25:07.07 -15:25:04.5
230.44833   0.25225 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" and 4.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J111.2714-15.4194        | 07:25:07.95 -15:24:59.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 7461.26904 4772.03223 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 7460.13623 4776.24121 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 25 07.07 -15 25 04.5          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 25 07.22 -15 25 07.1          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 25 06.92 -15 25 02.0          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 20.0856*  07 25 07.07 -15 25 04.5  13.5 U             CMa       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J111.2714-15.4194,2461119.5856,13.50,0.05,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
ATO J111.2714-15.4194 20260320.0856 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:25:07.07 -15:25:04.5 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.24  07:32:58.99 -22:34:20.4
237.62022  -1.53970 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J113.2377-22.5661        | 07:32:58.99 -22:34:20.4 (user input)  | IRR (ATLAS)      |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8538.98145 399.48969 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8537.85352 402.91119 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 32 58.99 -22 34 20.4          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 32 59.15 -22 34 20.4          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 32 58.84 -22 34 20.4          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 20.0856*  07 32 58.99 -22 34 20.4  13.2 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J113.2377-22.5661,2461119.5856,13.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J113.2377-22.5661 20260320.0856 13.24CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:58.99 -22:34:20.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.35  07:38:54.00 -22:51:07.0
238.52912  -0.48414 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5615842023557593856 | 07:38:54.48 -22:51:05.1 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9381.84863 195.99130 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9381.51855 200.47920 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 54.00 -22 51 07.0          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 53.94 -22 51 09.8          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 54.06 -22 51 04.1          13.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 38 54.00 -22 51 07.0  13.3 U             Pup       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 5615842023557593856,2461119.5856,13.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5615842023557593856 20260320.0856 13.35CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:54.00 -22:51:07.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.39  07:36:58.60 -22:42:55.6
238.19293  -0.80375 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 2.9 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        | ATO J114.2405-22.7186        | 07:36:58.60 -22:42:55.6 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9107.23145 292.23181 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9106.50684 295.00699 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 36 58.60 -22 42 55.6          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 36 58.69 -22 42 53.7          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 36 58.51 -22 42 57.6          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 20.0856*  07 36 58.60 -22 42 55.6  13.4 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.2405-22.7186,2461119.5856,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.2405-22.7186 20260320.0856 13.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:58.60 -22:42:55.6 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.30  07:36:31.58 -22:57:49.3
238.35896  -1.01548 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 4.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  Gaia DR3 5618816095122170112  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.780   G            12.800   G                                                 B                            
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9039.29688 141.14439 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9039.33008 145.16690 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 36 31.58 -22 57 49.3          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 36 31.49 -22 57 51.1          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 36 31.67 -22 57 47.5          13.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 36 31.58 -22 57 49.3  13.3 U             Pup       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 5618816095122170112,2461119.5856,13.30,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5618816095122170112 20260320.0856 13.30CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:31.58 -22:57:49.3 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.29  07:37:29.08 -21:51:10.5
237.49795  -0.27952 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.4" and 2.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
22"  ASASSN-V J073728.30-215051.3  
Type: EA
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.020   V            13.220   V         2458092.77300          2.305200000000                                
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9192.04688 819.86407 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9191.73535 822.39880 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 37 29.08 -21 51 10.5          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 37 28.96 -21 51 07.7          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 37 29.19 -21 51 13.3          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 20.0856*  07 37 29.08 -21 51 10.5  13.3 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J073728.30-215051.3,2461119.5856,13.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J073728.30-215051.3 20260320.0856 13.29CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:37:29.08 -21:51:10.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.17  07:38:01.71 -22:08:36.5
237.81301  -0.31190 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.5054-22.1464        | 07:38:01.71 -22:08:36.5 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9266.40820 637.71008 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9265.75488 641.65479 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 01.71 -22 08 36.5          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 01.66 -22 08 37.7          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 01.77 -22 08 35.4          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 20.0856*  07 38 01.71 -22 08 36.5  13.2 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.5054-22.1464,2461119.5856,13.17,0.05,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
ATO J114.5054-22.1464 20260320.0856 13.17CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:01.71 -22:08:36.5 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.37  07:36:57.22 -21:35:38.2
237.21174  -0.26046 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 3.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
13"  GDS_J0736578-213547           
Type: VAR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.600   r       Y     0.160   r                                                                              
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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9119.44629 981.24542 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9118.85938 984.19580 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 36 57.22 -21 35 38.2          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 36 57.31 -21 35 37.2          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 36 57.13 -21 35 39.3          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 20.0856*  07 36 57.22 -21 35 38.2  13.4 U             Pup       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
GDS_J0736578-213547,2461119.5856,13.37,0.05,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
GDS_J0736578-213547 20260320.0856 13.37CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:57.22 -21:35:38.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.10  07:36:06.21 -22:52:32.3
238.23459  -1.05757 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 3.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  Gaia DR3 5618832248504637696  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.490   G            12.530   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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8980.53125 198.11670 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8978.80859 201.45810 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 36 06.21 -22 52 32.3          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 36 06.42 -22 52 31.5          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 36 06.00 -22 52 33.1          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 20.0856*  07 36 06.21 -22 52 32.3  13.1 U             Pup       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 5618832248504637696,2461119.5856,13.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5618832248504637696 20260320.0856 13.10CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:06.21 -22:52:32.3 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.07  07:38:14.27 -19:49:47.3
235.82030   0.86487 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 4.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:38:14.27 -19:49:47.3 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9331.50098 2054.11304 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9331.03125 2058.40063 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 14.27 -19 49 47.3          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 14.31 -19 49 49.8          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 14.23 -19 49 44.7          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 38 14.27 -19 49 47.3  13.1 U             Pup       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,2461119.5856,13.07,0.05,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 20260320.0856 13.07CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:14.27 -19:49:47.3 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.30  07:38:16.68 -22:48:27.8
238.42024  -0.58730 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.0" and 4.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.5569-22.8133        | 07:38:16.17 -22:48:33.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9291.52344 227.47430 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9292.43066 231.46040 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 16.68 -22 48 27.8          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 16.42 -22 48 29.5          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 16.94 -22 48 26.1          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 20.0856*  07 38 16.68 -22 48 27.8  13.3 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.5569-22.8133,2461119.5856,13.30,0.05,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
ATO J114.5569-22.8133 20260320.0856 13.30CV 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:16.68 -22:48:27.8 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.44  07:38:25.47 -19:21:28.0
235.43040   1.13462 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5716441869991298816 | 07:38:24.83 -19:21:29.6 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9365.92969 2342.27051 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9365.94434 2345.37671 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 25.47 -19 21 28.0          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 25.34 -19 21 27.2          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 25.61 -19 21 28.9          13.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 38 25.47 -19 21 28.0  13.4 U             Pup       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 5716441869991298816,2461119.5856,13.44,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5716441869991298816 20260320.0856 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:25.47 -19:21:28.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.24  07:38:09.75 -21:44:13.8
237.47410  -0.08565 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5619069811739079168 | 07:38:09.12 -21:44:15.3 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9291.37500 887.03943 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9291.31250 890.10303 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 09.75 -21 44 13.8          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 09.60 -21 44 12.7          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 09.90 -21 44 14.9          13.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0856*  07 38 09.75 -21 44 13.8  13.2 U             Pup       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 5619069811739079168,2461119.5856,13.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5619069811739079168 20260320.0856 13.24CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:09.75 -21:44:13.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.27  07:32:49.75 -22:21:55.9
237.42186  -1.47102 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5619093721808938112 | 07:32:48.94 -22:21:55.8 (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.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8518.82715 526.83722 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8518.86328 530.53308 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 32 49.75 -22 21 55.9          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 32 49.62 -22 21 56.8          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 32 49.89 -22 21 55.1          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 20.0856*  07 32 49.75 -22 21 55.9  13.3 U             Pup       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 5619093721808938112,2461119.5856,13.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5619093721808938112 20260320.0856 13.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:49.75 -22:21:55.9 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.12  07:38:29.83 -21:58:19.3
237.71686  -0.13318 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.6271-21.9712        | 07:38:29.36 -21:58:21.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9336.59570 740.52472 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9335.85840 744.37750 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 38 29.83 -21 58 19.3          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 38 29.83 -21 58 20.3          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 38 29.82 -21 58 18.2          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 20.0856*  07 38 29.83 -21 58 19.3  13.1 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.6271-21.9712,2461119.5856,13.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.6271-21.9712 20260320.0856 13.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:29.83 -21:58:19.3 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.26  07:33:37.29 -22:55:11.4
237.99571  -1.57877 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J113.3957-22.9230        | 07:33:37.29 -22:55:11.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 8625.42090 183.10510 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 8625.52539 186.58620 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 33 37.29 -22 55 11.4          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 33 37.25 -22 55 12.0          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 33 37.33 -22 55 10.7          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 20.0856*  07 33 37.29 -22 55 11.4  13.3 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J113.3957-22.9230,2461119.5856,13.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J113.3957-22.9230 20260320.0856 13.26CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:37.29 -22:55:11.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.04  07:36:27.26 -22:30:56.9
237.95982  -0.81150 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 3.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5618870830188671360 | 07:36:26.23 -22:30:55.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 9034.55469 417.47339 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 9034.37598 421.27020 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI

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 20.08563 07 36 27.26 -22 30 56.9          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08537 07 36 27.15 -22 30 57.4          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.08588 07 36 27.38 -22 30 56.3          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 20.0856*  07 36 27.26 -22 30 56.9  13.0 U             Pup       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 5618870830188671360,2461119.5856,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5618870830188671360 20260320.0856 13.04CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_215548_TTUQ2b1x1_31061_YdaataaI/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:27.26 -22:30:56.9 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-03-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0856  2461119.5856  13.01  07:37:43.62 -22:04:16.7
237.71589  -0.33743 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.4304-22.0684        | 07:37:42.95 -22:04:19.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.