Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  10.74  22:12:51.18 +39:09:59.3
 92.26712 -14.08296 galactic  Lac  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 5"  NSVS J2212515+391002          
Type: L:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.920   R1      Y     0.365   R1                             141.000000000000                                
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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 2043.59375 2298.05078 image    wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 2049.91040 2303.76489 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 7560.79980 4041.30518 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 7559.48584 4041.50146 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 22 12 51.18 +39 09 59.3          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 22 12 51.18 +39 09 59.1          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 22 12 51.19 +39 09 59.4          10.8 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 21.4494*  22 12 51.18 +39 09 59.3  10.7 U             Lac       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2212515+391002,2461120.9494,10.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2212515+391002 20260321.4494 10.74CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:12:51.18 +39:09:59.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.85  21:34:15.55 +38:14:21.3
 85.73170 -10.00030 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 1.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J323.5655+38.2409        | 21:34:15.55 +38:14:21.3 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.514+/-0.050 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 3024.55469 3367.15771 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 3023.43164 3368.10864 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 34 15.55 +38 14 21.3          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 34 15.50 +38 14 19.6          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 34 15.60 +38 14 23.1          12.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 34 15.55 +38 14 21.3  12.8 U             Cyg       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 J323.5655+38.2409,2461120.9494,12.85,0.05,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 J323.5655+38.2409 20260321.4494 12.85CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:34:15.55 +38:14:21.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.85  21:32:46.01 +37:06:20.5
 84.72148 -10.62021 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 1.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:32:46.01 +37:06:20.5 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.194+/-0.069 (F)
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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 2824.70752 2687.14917 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 2823.67456 2687.33423 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 32 46.01 +37 06 20.5          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 32 45.94 +37 06 20.8          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 32 46.09 +37 06 20.2          12.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 32 46.01 +37 06 20.5  12.8 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.85,0.05,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 20260321.4494 12.85CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:32:46.01 +37:06:20.5 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.78  21:45:43.36 +41:42:23.0
 89.73754  -8.89312 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 0.4 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 J326.4277+41.7087        | 21:45:43.36 +41:42:23.0 (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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4378.99951 5448.79004 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4378.99463 5449.22314 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 45 43.36 +41 42 23.0          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 45 43.02 +41 42 22.5          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 45 43.70 +41 42 23.5          12.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 45 43.36 +41 42 23.0  12.8 U             Cyg       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 J326.4277+41.7087,2461120.9494,12.78,0.05,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 J326.4277+41.7087 20260321.4494 12.78CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:45:43.36 +41:42:23.0 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.86  21:24:50.19 +39:27:06.1
 85.24892  -7.85365 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 2.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:24:50.19 +39:27:06.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.443+/-0.050 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1941.49622 4147.61523 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1939.28137 4148.35303 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 24 50.19 +39 27 06.1          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 24 50.41 +39 27 05.0          12.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 24 49.96 +39 27 07.1          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 24 50.19 +39 27 06.1  12.9 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.86CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:24:50.19 +39:27:06.1 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.66  21:41:45.14 +37:40:54.2
 86.45412 -11.41037 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 1.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J325.4361+37.6851        | 21:41:45.14 +37:40:54.2 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G7 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.660+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 3911.32031 3015.05542 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 3909.78223 3015.16992 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 41 45.14 +37 40 54.2          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 41 45.19 +37 40 54.7          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 41 45.09 +37 40 53.6          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 41 45.14 +37 40 54.2  12.7 U             Cyg       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 J325.4361+37.6851,2461120.9494,12.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J325.4361+37.6851 20260321.4494 12.66CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:41:45.14 +37:40:54.2 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.67  21:27:24.07 +36:58:25.0
 83.84694  -9.96941 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J321.8436+36.9731        | 21:27:24.07 +36:58:25.0 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.307+/-0.040 (F)
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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 2171.32373 2631.59155 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 2169.84131 2631.80078 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 27 24.07 +36 58 25.0          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 27 24.10 +36 58 25.3          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 27 24.05 +36 58 24.7          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 27 24.07 +36 58 25.0  12.7 U             Cyg       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 J321.8436+36.9731,2461120.9494,12.67,0.05,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 J321.8436+36.9731 20260321.4494 12.67CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:27:24.07 +36:58:25.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.71  21:49:38.29 +41:30:55.0
 90.17688  -9.51287 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 1.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
22"  Gaia DR3 1960322927596003968  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.650   G            12.760   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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4823.09717 5336.32861 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4821.86475 5336.51367 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 49 38.29 +41 30 55.0          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 49 38.29 +41 30 55.2          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 49 38.30 +41 30 54.8          12.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 49 38.29 +41 30 55.0  12.7 U             Cyg       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 1960322927596003968,2461120.9494,12.71,0.05,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 1960322927596003968 20260321.4494 12.71CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:49:38.29 +41:30:55.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.57  21:31:35.18 +38:09:23.1
 85.28715  -9.69900 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J322.9036+38.1484        | 21:31:35.18 +38:09:23.1 (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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 2705.07080 3327.37402 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 2703.45728 3327.70386 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 31 35.18 +38 09 23.1          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 31 35.26 +38 09 23.1          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 31 35.10 +38 09 23.0          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 31 35.18 +38 09 23.1  12.6 U             Cyg       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 J322.9036+38.1484,2461120.9494,12.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J322.9036+38.1484 20260321.4494 12.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:31:35.18 +38:09:23.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.44  21:21:46.40 +35:01:45.8
 81.62976 -10.53067 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
23"  ZTF J212148.15+350153.2       
Type: EW
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.440   r       Y     0.089   r         2458642.94450          0.251089600000                                
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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1411.93384 1485.44666 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1410.61499 1485.71545 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 21 46.40 +35 01 45.8          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 21 46.38 +35 01 45.9          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 21 46.41 +35 01 45.7          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 21 46.40 +35 01 45.8  12.4 U             Cyg       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J212148.15+350153.2,2461120.9494,12.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J212148.15+350153.2 20260321.4494 12.44CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:21:46.40 +35:01:45.8 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.61  21:30:47.82 +38:57:32.5
 85.73675  -9.01257 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 1.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J322.6994+38.9623        | 21:30:47.82 +38:57:32.5 (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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 2629.39380 3816.41528 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 2627.74585 3816.62769 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 30 47.82 +38 57 32.5          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 30 47.89 +38 57 32.9          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 30 47.75 +38 57 32.2          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 30 47.82 +38 57 32.5  12.6 U             Cyg       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 J322.6994+38.9623,2461120.9494,12.61,0.05,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 J322.6994+38.9623 20260321.4494 12.61CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:30:47.82 +38:57:32.5 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.45  21:23:31.33 +39:22:16.0
 85.01004  -7.73147 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.2" and 0.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:23:31.33 +39:22:16.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.324+/-0.047 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1783.34546 4108.03271 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1782.78101 4108.02637 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 23 31.33 +39 22 16.0          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 23 31.12 +39 22 16.9          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 23 31.54 +39 22 15.1          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 23 31.33 +39 22 16.0  12.4 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.45CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:23:31.33 +39:22:16.0 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.72  21:44:37.38 +38:02:19.2
 87.12813 -11.52042 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:44:37.38 +38:02:19.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.424+/-0.033 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4254.10645 3229.39697 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4253.00781 3229.57397 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 44 37.38 +38 02 19.2          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 44 37.32 +38 02 19.6          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 44 37.44 +38 02 18.7          12.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 44 37.38 +38 02 19.2  12.7 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.72CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:44:37.38 +38:02:19.2 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.49  21:44:52.81 +37:32:27.1
 86.83089 -11.92748 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J326.2183+37.5347        | 21:44:52.81 +37:32:27.1 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.338+/-0.042 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4284.62939 2928.93262 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4283.36621 2929.07349 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 44 52.81 +37 32 27.1          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 44 52.79 +37 32 27.4          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 44 52.83 +37 32 26.8          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 44 52.81 +37 32 27.1  12.5 U             Cyg       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 J326.2183+37.5347,2461120.9494,12.49,0.05,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
ATO J326.2183+37.5347 20260321.4494 12.49CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:44:52.81 +37:32:27.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.41  21:20:08.98 +38:06:51.3
 83.64031  -8.14587 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:20:08.98 +38:06:51.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.311+/-0.037 (F)
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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1335.28113 3371.03540 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1334.17529 3371.03320 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 20 08.98 +38 06 51.3          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 20 08.91 +38 06 52.2          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 20 09.04 +38 06 50.4          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 20 08.98 +38 06 51.3  12.4 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:20:08.98 +38:06:51.3 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.53  21:28:02.73 +38:25:44.9
 84.97302  -9.02004 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 1.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J322.0123+38.4340        | 21:28:02.73 +38:25:44.9 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.358+/-0.040 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 2290.09180 3509.09058 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 2288.46729 3509.70972 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 28 02.73 +38 25 44.9          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 28 02.80 +38 25 44.0          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 28 02.65 +38 25 45.7          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 28 02.73 +38 25 44.9  12.5 U             Cyg       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 J322.0123+38.4340,2461120.9494,12.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J322.0123+38.4340 20260321.4494 12.53CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:28:02.73 +38:25:44.9 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.40  21:22:16.36 +36:13:44.9
 82.57428  -9.76564 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 1.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J320.5722+36.2302        | 21:22:16.36 +36:13:44.9 (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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1519.95020 2211.37817 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1518.53735 2211.85840 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 22 16.36 +36 13 44.9          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 22 16.37 +36 13 44.4          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 22 16.36 +36 13 45.3          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 22 16.36 +36 13 44.9  12.4 U             Cyg       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 J320.5722+36.2302,2461120.9494,12.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J320.5722+36.2302 20260321.4494 12.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:22:16.36 +36:13:44.9 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.34  21:56:58.95 +36:20:20.9
 87.92381 -14.40915 galactic  Peg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
13"  Gaia DR3 1949549362910257664  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.730   G            15.760   G                                                 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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 5755.10254 2228.25464 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 5753.85596 2228.59009 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 56 58.95 +36 20 20.9          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 56 58.96 +36 20 20.5          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 56 58.94 +36 20 21.4          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 56 58.95 +36 20 20.9  12.3 U             Peg       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 1949549362910257664,2461120.9494,12.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1949549362910257664 20260321.4494 12.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:56:58.95 +36:20:20.9 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.41  22:02:54.19 +40:52:41.4
 91.74936 -11.57246 galactic  Lac  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 22:02:54.19 +40:52:41.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.383+/-0.039 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 6343.34814 5000.88965 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 6342.17578 5000.91992 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 22 02 54.19 +40 52 41.4          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 22 02 54.16 +40 52 41.9          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 22 02 54.21 +40 52 40.9          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  22 02 54.19 +40 52 41.4  12.4 U             Lac       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,2461120.9494,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:02:54.19 +40:52:41.4 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.46  21:39:13.08 +42:06:32.0
 89.08774  -7.79164 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 1.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
13"  ZTF J213912.00+420626.9       
Type: EW
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.414   r       Y     0.326   r         2458636.93420          0.310223400000                                
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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 3648.47461 5699.17871 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 3646.89722 5699.36670 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 39 13.08 +42 06 32.0          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 39 13.13 +42 06 32.4          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 39 13.02 +42 06 31.7          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 39 13.08 +42 06 32.0  12.5 U             Cyg       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J213912.00+420626.9,2461120.9494,12.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J213912.00+420626.9 20260321.4494 12.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:39:13.08 +42:06:32.0 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.46  21:50:55.94 +34:03:39.1
 85.42736 -15.35610 galactic  Peg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 1.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:50:55.94 +34:03:39.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 5042.59570 829.67023 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 5041.00537 829.08063 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 50 55.94 +34 03 39.1          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 50 56.01 +34 03 41.0          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 50 55.87 +34 03 37.2          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 50 55.94 +34 03 39.1  12.5 U             Peg       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,2461120.9494,12.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:50:55.94 +34:03:39.1 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.34  21:47:50.79 +40:31:46.2
 89.26887 -10.04696 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 1.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1954253829569126400 | 21:47:49.18 +40:31:53.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=1.021+/-0.031 (M)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4624.96826 4736.46777 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4623.93311 4736.58643 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 47 50.79 +40 31 46.2          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 47 50.72 +40 31 46.7          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 47 50.86 +40 31 45.7          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 47 50.79 +40 31 46.2  12.3 U             Cyg       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 1954253829569126400,2461120.9494,12.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1954253829569126400 20260321.4494 12.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:47:50.79 +40:31:46.2 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.40  21:34:26.75 +41:42:34.0
 88.15439  -7.48817 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J323.5990+41.7163        | 21:34:26.75 +41:42:34.0 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.505+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 3104.80200 5469.41064 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 3103.40479 5469.62500 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 34 26.75 +41 42 34.0          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 34 26.78 +41 42 34.2          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 34 26.73 +41 42 33.8          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 34 26.75 +41 42 34.0  12.4 U             Cyg       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 J323.5990+41.7163,2461120.9494,12.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J323.5990+41.7163 20260321.4494 12.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:34:26.75 +41:42:34.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.22  21:47:52.58 +34:30:12.8
 85.23601 -14.60756 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:47:52.58 +34:30:12.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4656.89893 1092.92773 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4655.80859 1092.96765 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 47 52.58 +34 30 12.8          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 47 52.53 +34 30 13.2          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 47 52.63 +34 30 12.5          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 47 52.58 +34 30 12.8  12.2 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:47:52.58 +34:30:12.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.35  21:43:05.23 +41:29:28.1
 89.21835  -8.73231 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:43:05.23 +41:29:28.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.323+/-0.038 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4081.05273 5317.93555 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4079.98096 5318.27783 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 43 05.23 +41 29 28.1          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 43 05.17 +41 29 28.0          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 43 05.29 +41 29 28.2          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 43 05.23 +41 29 28.1  12.3 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.35,0.05,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
target 20260321.4494 12.35CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:43:05.23 +41:29:28.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.36  21:22:46.56 +34:59:22.5
 81.74649 -10.70552 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1855401476458121984 | 21:22:43.17 +34:59:34.1 (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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1535.90503 1454.32556 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1534.61914 1454.93469 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 22 46.56 +34 59 22.5          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 22 46.54 +34 59 21.6          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 22 46.58 +34 59 23.5          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 22 46.56 +34 59 22.5  12.4 U             Cyg       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 1855401476458121984,2461120.9494,12.36,0.05,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 1855401476458121984 20260321.4494 12.36CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:22:46.56 +34:59:22.5 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.51  21:53:53.73 +41:17:51.7
 90.66006 -10.18960 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 1.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:53:53.73 +41:17:51.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.345+/-0.033 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 5307.81396 5214.00098 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 5306.97168 5214.58008 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 53 53.73 +41 17 51.7          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 53 53.62 +41 17 50.8          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 53 53.84 +41 17 52.5          12.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 53 53.73 +41 17 51.7  12.5 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.51CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:53:53.73 +41:17:51.7 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.27  21:40:12.85 +36:18:00.6
 85.27366 -12.22769 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 1.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1951097200399334144 | 21:40:12.85 +36:18:00.6 (user input)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  (position from user input)  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)  J-Ks=0.387+/-0.035 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 3716.89038 2181.60400 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 3715.37769 2181.87939 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 40 12.85 +36 18 00.6          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 40 12.89 +36 18 00.5          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 40 12.80 +36 18 00.8          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 40 12.85 +36 18 00.6  12.3 U             Cyg       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1951097200399334144,2461120.9494,12.27,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1951097200399334144 20260321.4494 12.27CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:40:12.85 +36:18:00.6 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.06  22:15:11.65 +39:02:25.1
 92.57231 -14.45000 galactic  Lac  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 22:15:11.65 +39:02:25.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 7842.73535 3987.91089 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 7841.12549 3987.87476 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 22 15 11.65 +39 02 25.1          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 22 15 11.72 +39 02 25.6          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 22 15 11.58 +39 02 24.6          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  22 15 11.65 +39 02 25.1  12.1 U             Lac       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,2461120.9494,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.06CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:15:11.65 +39:02:25.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.35  21:41:28.51 +41:30:43.6
 89.00342  -8.51695 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J325.3764+41.5141        | 21:41:28.51 +41:30:43.6 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.429+/-0.037 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 3898.88965 5332.70459 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 3897.53955 5333.14941 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 41 28.51 +41 30 43.6          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 41 28.51 +41 30 43.3          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 41 28.50 +41 30 44.0          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 41 28.51 +41 30 43.6  12.3 U             Cyg       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 J325.3764+41.5141,2461120.9494,12.35,0.05,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
ATO J325.3764+41.5141 20260321.4494 12.35CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:41:28.51 +41:30:43.6 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.14  21:27:41.77 +38:45:45.4
 85.15952  -8.73384 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 1.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J321.9265+38.7675        | 21:27:41.77 +38:45:45.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.638+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 2257.89941 3713.03491 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 2256.14893 3713.34155 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 27 41.77 +38 45 45.4          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 27 41.87 +38 45 45.5          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 27 41.67 +38 45 45.3          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 27 41.77 +38 45 45.4  12.1 U             Cyg       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 J321.9265+38.7675,2461120.9494,12.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J321.9265+38.7675 20260321.4494 12.14CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:27:41.77 +38:45:45.4 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.18  21:19:17.68 +37:56:05.4
 83.39179  -8.15008 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J319.8203+37.9352        | 21:19:17.68 +37:56:05.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.740+/-0.036 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1224.98669 3269.05933 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1223.83862 3269.05908 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 19 17.68 +37 56 05.4          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 19 17.62 +37 56 06.4          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 19 17.73 +37 56 04.4          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 19 17.68 +37 56 05.4  12.2 U             Cyg       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 J319.8203+37.9352,2461120.9494,12.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J319.8203+37.9352 20260321.4494 12.18CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:19:17.68 +37:56:05.4 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.25  21:44:39.07 +41:53:49.7
 89.71087  -8.61823 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J326.1617+41.8981        | 21:44:39.07 +41:53:49.7 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4258.61328 5564.71973 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4257.49512 5564.79297 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 44 39.07 +41 53 49.7          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 44 39.02 +41 53 50.4          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 44 39.13 +41 53 49.0          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 44 39.07 +41 53 49.7  12.2 U             Cyg       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 J326.1617+41.8981,2461120.9494,12.25,0.05,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 J326.1617+41.8981 20260321.4494 12.25CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:44:39.07 +41:53:49.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.16  21:57:22.83 +40:56:51.4
 90.95572 -10.87430 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J329.3425+40.9483        | 21:57:22.82 +40:57:15.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 5710.88135 5014.56396 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 5709.27686 5014.63721 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 57 22.83 +40 56 51.4          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 57 22.91 +40 56 51.8          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 57 22.74 +40 56 50.9          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 57 22.83 +40 56 51.4  12.2 U             Cyg       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 J329.3425+40.9483,2461120.9494,12.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J329.3425+40.9483 20260321.4494 12.16CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:57:22.83 +40:56:51.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.10  21:22:31.09 +37:35:51.7
 83.59821  -8.84132 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J320.6269+37.5975        | 21:22:31.09 +37:35:51.7 (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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1600.81372 3040.24170 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1599.27014 3039.99878 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 22 31.09 +37 35 51.7          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 22 31.12 +37 35 53.4          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 22 31.05 +37 35 49.9          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 22 31.09 +37 35 51.7  12.1 U             Cyg       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 J320.6269+37.5975,2461120.9494,12.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J320.6269+37.5975 20260321.4494 12.10CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:22:31.09 +37:35:51.7 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.29  21:48:18.10 +41:54:23.7
 90.23918  -9.05292 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J327.0813+41.9133        | 21:48:18.10 +41:54:23.7 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.340+/-0.037 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4669.66406 5572.34863 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4668.43652 5572.47168 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 48 18.10 +41 54 23.7          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 48 18.09 +41 54 24.1          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 48 18.11 +41 54 23.2          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 48 18.10 +41 54 23.7  12.3 U             Cyg       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 J327.0813+41.9133,2461120.9494,12.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J327.0813+41.9133 20260321.4494 12.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:48:18.10 +41:54:23.7 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.07  22:03:59.00 +40:08:16.2
 91.45531 -12.28484 galactic  Lac  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 1.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  Gaia DR3 1956613381520278656  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.510   G            14.540   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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 6489.20068 4559.26611 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 6487.92188 4559.78174 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 22 03 59.00 +40 08 16.2          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 22 03 59.00 +40 08 14.9          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 22 03 59.00 +40 08 17.4          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  22 03 59.00 +40 08 16.2  12.1 U             Lac       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 1956613381520278656,2461120.9494,12.07,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1956613381520278656 20260321.4494 12.07CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:03:59.00 +40:08:16.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.06  21:45:28.84 +42:12:24.4
 90.03342  -8.48462 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 21:45:28.84 +42:12:24.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.291+/-0.034 (F)
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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 4351.67383 5752.79541 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 4350.58594 5753.43018 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 45 28.84 +42 12 24.4          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 45 28.79 +42 12 23.3          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 45 28.90 +42 12 25.4          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 45 28.84 +42 12 24.4  12.1 U             Cyg       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,2461120.9494,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.4494 12.06CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:45:28.84 +42:12:24.4 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.03  21:20:00.19 +38:24:37.2
 83.83424  -7.91867 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 1.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 0"  Gaia DR3 1964864735256226432  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.710   G            13.810   G                                0.127797500000   A                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1330.07483 3551.60620 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1328.34985 3551.89990 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 20 00.19 +38 24 37.2          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 20 00.29 +38 24 37.3          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 20 00.09 +38 24 37.0          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 20 00.19 +38 24 37.2  12.0 U             Cyg       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 1964864735256226432,2461120.9494,12.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1964864735256226432 20260321.4494 12.03CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:20:00.19 +38:24:37.2 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.01  21:38:44.95 +35:57:35.2
 84.81508 -12.27813 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.2" and 0.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  Gaia DR3 1951062222190619520  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.520   G            14.550   G                                                 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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 3534.48584 1977.96436 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 3533.94751 1977.83923 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 38 44.95 +35 57 35.2          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 38 44.75 +35 57 36.2          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 38 45.15 +35 57 34.2          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 38 44.95 +35 57 35.2  12.0 U             Cyg       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 1951062222190619520,2461120.9494,12.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1951062222190619520 20260321.4494 12.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:38:44.95 +35:57:35.2 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.04  21:23:57.85 +34:02:50.2
 81.23433 -11.53936 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J320.9816+34.0500        | 21:23:57.85 +34:02:50.2 (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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1651.07141 872.31592 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1649.92676 873.08557 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 23 57.85 +34 02 50.2          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 23 57.77 +34 02 48.8          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 23 57.93 +34 02 51.7          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 23 57.85 +34 02 50.2  12.0 U             Cyg       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 J320.9816+34.0500,2461120.9494,12.04,0.05,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
ATO J320.9816+34.0500 20260321.4494 12.04CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:23:57.85 +34:02:50.2 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  11.96  21:25:35.29 +34:11:53.2
 81.58476 -11.67309 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
21"  Gaia DR3 1855118390877000448  
Type: E
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    19.330   G            20.050   G                                0.492533000000                                
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.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1861.68005 955.21887 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1860.34351 955.49939 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 25 35.29 +34 11 53.2          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 25 35.28 +34 11 53.3          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 25 35.30 +34 11 53.2          11.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 25 35.29 +34 11 53.2  12.0 U             Cyg       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 1855118390877000448,2461120.9494,11.96,0.05,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 1855118390877000448 20260321.4494 11.96CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:25:35.29 +34:11:53.2 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  11.96  21:22:57.47 +38:21:11.6
 84.20313  -8.37165 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J320.7437+38.3510        | 21:22:57.47 +38:21:11.6 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 1680.94250 3494.92603 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 1679.66833 3494.96021 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 22 57.47 +38 21 11.6          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 22 57.44 +38 21 12.5          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 22 57.50 +38 21 10.7          11.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 22 57.47 +38 21 11.6  12.0 U             Cyg       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 J320.7437+38.3510,2461120.9494,11.96,0.05,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
ATO J320.7437+38.3510 20260321.4494 11.96CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:22:57.47 +38:21:11.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  11.92  21:31:14.96 +36:19:50.3
 83.95170 -10.96865 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 1.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J322.8168+36.3306        | 21:31:16.49 +36:20:06.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.392+/-0.033 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits


fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits -crosshair 2624.08423 2223.83325 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits -crosshair 2622.40845 2224.03003 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN

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 21.44942 21 31 14.96 +36 19 50.3          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44916 21 31 15.04 +36 19 50.7          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 21.44967 21 31 14.89 +36 19 49.9          11.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 21.4494*  21 31 14.96 +36 19 50.3  11.9 U             Cyg       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 J322.8168+36.3306,2461120.9494,11.92,0.05,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 J322.8168+36.3306 20260321.4494 11.92CV 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_054829_TTUQ2b1x1_10880_QqX99JtN/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:31:14.96 +36:19:50.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-47-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_05-46-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 21.4494  2461120.9494  12.05  21:31:29.29 +40:58:23.7
 87.23791  -7.64562 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 1.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  V1614 Cyg                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.800   B         <  17.500   B         2442680.00000        306.000000000000                                
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.