This analysis is done by the script util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6
The list of candidates will appear below. Please manually reload the page every few minutes untill the 'Processing complete' message appears.
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 06 14.1766 2461205.6766 11.85 14:17:22.94 -22:50:15.7
327.55671 35.89084 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.1 pix
The object was found in VSX 1" ASAS J141723-2250.2
Type: MISC|SR
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.400 V Y 1.790 V 2452082.00000 117.851387000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Forced photometry on wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits at 14:17:22.94 -22:50:15.7: 12.90 +/- 0.04 detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits at 14:17:22.94 -22:50:15.7: 12.83 +/- 0.04 detection
Forced photometry reference-image weighted average: 12.86 +/- 0.03
Check this position in TNS.Manually check the ASAS-SN list of transients!Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc90 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J141723-2250.2,2461205.6766,11.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J141723-2250.2 20260614.1766 11.85CV 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
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 06 14.1766 2461205.6766 12.01 14:17:53.56 -30:48:30.5
324.03095 28.49680 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 6.9 pix
The object was found in VSX 1" ASASSN-V J141753.48-304831.5
Type: SR
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
14.180 g Y 0.910 g 2458659.69600 110.000000000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Forced photometry on wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits at 14:17:53.56 -30:48:30.5: 13.03 +/- 0.06 detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits at 14:17:53.56 -30:48:30.5: 12.89 +/- 0.05 detection
Forced photometry reference-image weighted average: 12.95 +/- 0.04
Check this position in TNS.Manually check the ASAS-SN list of transients!Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc90 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J141753.48-304831.5,2461205.6766,12.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J141753.48-304831.5 20260614.1766 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
## VaST run with SExtractor config file default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 ##
Images processed 4
Images used for photometry 4
Ref. image: 2461171.69871253 11.05.2026 04:45:58.763 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
First image: 2461171.69871253 11.05.2026 04:45:58.763 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Last image: 2461205.67761317 14.06.2026 04:15:35.778 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
JD time system (TT/UTC/UNKNOWN): UTC
FILTER key from ref. img. header: CV
Magnitude scale: instrumental
Estimated ref. image limiting mag.: -8.21
Magnitude-Size filter: Disabled
For each source choose aperture with the smallest scatter: YES
Photometric errors rescaling: NO
Number of identified bad images: 0
Number of SysRem iterations: 0
User-specified moving object: none
Computation time: 3 seconds
Number of parallel threads: 24
SExtractor parameter file: default.sex
Some important SExtractor parameters:
DETECT_MINAREA 10.0 # minimum number of pixels above threshold
DETECT_THRESH 10.0 # or , in mag.arcsec-2
ANALYSIS_THRESH 10.0 # or , in mag.arcsec-2
SATUR_LEVEL 55000.0 # level (in ADUs) at which arises saturation
GAIN 0.37 # detector gain in e-/ADU
Total objects detected (at least 2 times): 5736
Objects passed selection criteria: 5708
Measurements per detected object (mean, median, min, max): 2.6 2.0 2 4
Measurements per selected object (mean, median, min, max): 2.6 2.0 2 4
Average stars detected per image: 3916
Average stars matched: 3823.5 (97.6379 %)
Memory usage VmPeak: 111860 kB
Software: VaST 1.0rc90 compiled with gcc (Gentoo 15.2.1_p20260214 p5) 15.2.1 20260214
VaST compiled on Wed Jun 10 15:05:04 CDT 2026
VaST build number 1.0rc89-96-gc6da043e
OpenMP enabled: Yes
SExtractor version 2.19.5 (2026-06-10)
GNU bash, version 5.3.9(1)-release (x86_64-pc-linux-gnu)
Processing completed on Sat Jun 13 23:24:40 CDT 2026
Host name: tau
############################################################
## VaST run with SExtractor config file default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL ##
Images processed 4
Images used for photometry 4
Ref. image: 2461171.69871253 11.05.2026 04:45:58.763 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
First image: 2461171.69871253 11.05.2026 04:45:58.763 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Last image: 2461205.67761317 14.06.2026 04:15:35.778 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
JD time system (TT/UTC/UNKNOWN): UTC
Transient candidates found: 11
FILTER key from ref. img. header: CV
Magnitude scale: instrumental
Estimated ref. image limiting mag.: -7.88
Magnitude-Size filter: Disabled
For each source choose aperture with the smallest scatter: YES
Photometric errors rescaling: NO
Number of identified bad images: 0
Number of SysRem iterations: 0
User-specified moving object: none
Computation time: 10 seconds
Number of parallel threads: 24
SExtractor parameter file: default.sex
Some important SExtractor parameters:
DETECT_MINAREA 2.0 # minimum number of pixels above threshold
DETECT_THRESH 3.0 # or , in mag.arcsec-2
ANALYSIS_THRESH 3.0 # or , in mag.arcsec-2
SATUR_LEVEL 57000.0 # level (in ADUs) at which arises saturation
GAIN 0.83 # detector gain in e-/ADU
WEIGHT_TYPE BACKGROUND
Total objects detected (at least 2 times): 42431
Objects passed selection criteria: 42303
Measurements per detected object (mean, median, min, max): 2.5 2.0 2 4
Measurements per selected object (mean, median, min, max): 2.5 2.0 2 4
Average stars detected per image: 28939
Average stars matched: 27853 (96.2473 %)
Memory usage VmPeak: 145108 kB
Software: VaST 1.0rc90 compiled with gcc (Gentoo 15.2.1_p20260214 p5) 15.2.1 20260214
VaST compiled on Wed Jun 10 15:05:04 CDT 2026
VaST build number 1.0rc89-96-gc6da043e
OpenMP enabled: Yes
SExtractor version 2.19.5 (2026-06-10)
GNU bash, version 5.3.9(1)-release (x86_64-pc-linux-gnu)
Processing completed on Sat Jun 13 23:27:10 CDT 2026
Host name: tau
############################################################
Updating neverexclude_list.txt
'/var/www/nmw_calibration/neverexclude_list.txt' -> './neverexclude_list.txt'
Choosing bad regions list
'/var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/TTUQ1_bad_region.lst' -> 'bad_region.lst'
wait
*------ default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 ------*
'default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1' -> 'default.sex'
Starting VaST with default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1
./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
SExtractor catalog cache: saved Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.cat to cache
SExtractor catalog cache: saved Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.cat to cache
VaST run complete with default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1
The four input images were /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Checking WCS cache directory local_wcs_cache
Checking WCS cache directory /mnt/usb/NMW_NG/solved_reference_images
Found WCS cache directory /mnt/usb/NMW_NG/solved_reference_images
Checking WCS cache directory /home/NMW_web_upload/solved_reference_images
Checking WCS cache directory /dataX/kirx/NMW_NG_rt3_autumn2019/solved_reference_images
The reference JD(UT) for computing planet and comet positions: 2461205.67550687
Re-using ../asassn_transients_list.txt
'../asassn_transients_list.txt' -> 'asassn_transients_list.txt'
Re-using ../tocp_transients_list.txt
'../tocp_transients_list.txt' -> 'tocp_transients_list.txt'
Re-using ../tns_transients_list.txt
'../tns_transients_list.txt' -> 'tns_transients_list.txt'
Plate-solving the images
wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits exists and is non-empty
Saving wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits to local_wcs_cache/
'wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits' -> 'local_wcs_cache/wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits'
wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits exists and is non-empty
Saving wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits to local_wcs_cache/
'wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits' -> 'local_wcs_cache/wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits'
wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits exists and is non-empty
Saving wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits to local_wcs_cache/
'wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits' -> 'local_wcs_cache/wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits'
wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits exists and is non-empty
Saving wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits to local_wcs_cache/
'wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits' -> 'local_wcs_cache/wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits'
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# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits (1st reference image)
verification OK: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Image size: 941.2'x627.0' 15.7(deg)x10.4(deg) 9576x6388 pix
Image scale: 5.90"/pix along the X axis and 5.89"/pix along the Y axis
Image center: 14:23:57.089 -25:58:46.91 J2000 4789.000 3195.000
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The image scale is 5.90"/pix, setting the soft and hard astrometric limits for filtering second-epoch detections: 5.9" and 8.9"
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# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits (1st new image)
verification OK: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
Image size: 940.9'x626.9' 15.7(deg)x10.4(deg) 9576x6388 pix
Image scale: 5.90"/pix along the X axis and 5.89"/pix along the Y axis
Image center: 14:24:03.498 -25:59:39.02 J2000 4789.000 3195.000
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# Check the image center offset between the reference and the first second-epoch image (pointing accuracy)
Reference image center 14:23:57.089 -25:58:46.91
Second-epoch image center 14:24:03.498 -25:59:39.02
Angular distance between the image centers 0.0280 deg.
Soft limit: 0.50 deg. Hard limit: 1.00 deg.
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# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits (2nd new image)
verification OK: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Image size: 940.8'x626.9' 15.7(deg)x10.4(deg) 9576x6388 pix
Image scale: 5.89"/pix along the X axis and 5.89"/pix along the Y axis
Image center: 14:24:01.147 -25:59:09.24 J2000 4789.000 3195.000
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# Check the image center offset between the reference and the second second-epoch image (pointing accuracy)
Reference image center 14:23:57.089 -25:58:46.91
Second-epoch image center 14:24:01.147 -25:59:09.24
Angular distance between the image centers 0.0164 deg.
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# Check the image center offset between the first and the second second-epoch image (shift should be applied between the second-epoch images)
Second-epoch first image center 14:24:03.498 -25:59:39.02
Second-epoch second image center 14:24:01.147 -25:59:09.24
Angular distance between the image centers 0.01208 deg.
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Running solve_plate_with_UCAC5...
Preparing for ar aprallel run
Running util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits &> /tmp/tmp.p059J7sXK5
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Running util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits &> /tmp/tmp.HXkQsWk3T2
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
Running util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits &> /tmp/tmp.WRQZzQnpn4
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
Running util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits &> /tmp/tmp.21EQh0ceON
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Calibrating the magnitude scale
Found non-empty wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
____ Start of magnitude calibration ____
PHOTOMETRIC_CALIBRATION=TYCHO2_V
Calibrating the magnitude scale with Tycho-2 stars
util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh is checking for the presence of non-empty wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits and wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
wait (drain background util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 jobs before Tycho-2 calibration -- avoids wcs_.fits write race)
Tycho-2 catalog is found at lib/catalogs/tycho2
Tycho-2 catalog and the derived bright star exclusion list are ready
Checking for the presence of non-empty wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits and wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
Found non-empty wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits and wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
The reference image (wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits) and catalog (wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat) found
'wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat' -> 'wcsmag.cat'
Read 6114 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 206.5845 to 224.7951 deg, Dec -31.4396 to -20.1101 deg
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.00
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.01
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.02
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Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.11
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Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.13
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.14
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Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.16
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.17
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.18
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.19
Tycho-2 catalog search boundaries: RA 206.5845 to 224.7951 deg, Dec -31.4396 to -20.1101 deg
Loaded 7990 Tycho-2 stars within the image boundaries (VT and BT non-zero).
Relation between the catalog and instrumental magnitudes is written to calib.txt
Stars used for magnitude calibration (good matches): 4797 out of 4916 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 4916 out of 6114 detected stars.
The calibration function type and coefficients are written to calib.txt_param
util/calibrate_magnitude_scale 0.000000 1.000000 22.620500
a=0.000000 b=1.000000 c=22.620500
From vast_summary.log: estimated ref. image limiting mag.: -8.21
Updating vast_summary.log: Estimated ref. image limiting mag.: 14.41
Updated vast_limiting_magnitude.log with calibrated magnitudes
Working...
Please, PLEASE, be patient!!!
All lightcurves processed! =)
Estimated ref. image limiting mag.: 14.41
Lightcurve magnitude calibration plot:
Preparing per-reference-image forced-photometry calibration (method=tycho2 band=V)
Read 6114 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 206.5845 to 224.7951 deg, Dec -31.4396 to -20.1101 deg
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.00
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.01
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.02
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Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.11
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Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.13
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.14
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.15
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.16
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.17
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.18
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.19
Tycho-2 catalog search boundaries: RA 206.5845 to 224.7951 deg, Dec -31.4396 to -20.1101 deg
Loaded 7990 Tycho-2 stars within the image boundaries (VT and BT non-zero).
Relation between the catalog and instrumental magnitudes is written to calib.txt
Stars used for magnitude calibration (good matches): 4797 out of 4916 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 4916 out of 6114 detected stars.
util/calibrate_single_image_with_tycho2.sh: calibrated wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits via Tycho-2
Single-image forced-photometry magnitude calibration plot for wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits:
Forced-photometry filter: calibrated wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits -> calib.txt_param_ref_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits (aperture=6.2)
Read 6134 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 206.6717 to 224.7996 deg, Dec -31.4530 to -20.1101 deg
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.00
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.01
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.02
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.03
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.04
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.05
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.06
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.07
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.08
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.09
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.10
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.11
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.12
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.13
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.14
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.15
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.16
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.17
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.18
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.19
Tycho-2 catalog search boundaries: RA 206.6717 to 224.7996 deg, Dec -31.4530 to -20.1101 deg
Loaded 7972 Tycho-2 stars within the image boundaries (VT and BT non-zero).
Relation between the catalog and instrumental magnitudes is written to calib.txt
Stars used for magnitude calibration (good matches): 4819 out of 4941 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 4941 out of 6134 detected stars.
util/calibrate_single_image_with_tycho2.sh: calibrated wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits via Tycho-2
Single-image forced-photometry magnitude calibration plot for wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits:
Forced-photometry filter: calibrated wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits -> calib.txt_param_ref_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits (aperture=6.2)
____ End of magnitude calibration ____
Applying consolidated magnitude filters...
Preparing the exclusion lists for this field
Done with filtering
Found 0 candidate transients before the final filtering. (Hard limit: 8000)
Median FWHM seeing for isolated stars:
2.3 pix Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
2.3 pix Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
3.2 pix fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
4.4 pix fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
2.3 pix wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
2.3 pix wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
Limiting magnitude estimates:
14.4 mag. Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
14.4 mag. Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
12.1 mag. fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
12.1 mag. fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
All-image limiting magnitude estimate: 12.1 (SNR ) 10.1 (80% of stars) with default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1
The first estimate is the magnitude of a star detected with a signal-to-noise ratio of following Karpov (2025, Acta Polytechnica, 65, 50).
This value should be representative of the faintest stars clearly visible in the image.
The brighter of the limiting magnitude estimates for the two second-epoch images is reported here.
The second estimate is the 80th percentile of the magnitude distribution of stars detected on all four images.
This value is representative of the faintest object that may enter the candidate transients list.
The hard cut-off for the candidate transients is 15.0 mag.
Waiting for UCAC5 plate solver
wait
############ /tmp/tmp.p059J7sXK5 (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
The guess is based on the existing WCS header.
Trying to blindly solve the plate (local solve-field or remote server)...
/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits 574.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
It's a known telescope with plate solutions that are supposed to be good.
The input image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits has a WCS header - will blindly trust it is good...
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits' -> 'wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits'
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=0, blended=422, passed=6114
Got 6114 stars (including 5683 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 6114 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 941.2'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 941.2 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013072 (47.1 arcsec)
catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010458 (37.6 arcsec)
ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.4 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 958 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 958 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 944 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.36"
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 958 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 6004 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.34"
ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.4 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 958 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 958 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 6002 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.34"
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 958 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 6002 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.32"
Excluding outliers - 958 stars left (next iteration limit 1053)
Stop iterations.
The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits N_match=958 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.344 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.324 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.351 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.330 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.351 n_q1=268 n_q2=260 n_q3=220 n_q4=210 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.022
The image catalog is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits -region wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals
Option '-n' not using photometric catalogs, just stick with astrometry
opt '-i': 2 is the maximum number of iterations
############ /tmp/tmp.HXkQsWk3T2 (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
The guess is based on the existing WCS header.
Trying to blindly solve the plate (local solve-field or remote server)...
/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits 574.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
It's a known telescope with plate solutions that are supposed to be good.
The input image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits has a WCS header - will blindly trust it is good...
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits' -> 'wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits'
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=0, blended=425, passed=6134
Got 6134 stars (including 5694 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 6134 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 941.2'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 941.2 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013072 (47.1 arcsec)
catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010458 (37.6 arcsec)
ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 956 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 956 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 938 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.38"
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 956 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 6033 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.36"
ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 956 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 956 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 6035 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.35"
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 956 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 6035 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.34"
Excluding outliers - 956 stars left (next iteration limit 1051)
Stop iterations.
The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits N_match=956 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.354 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.315 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.391 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.343 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.370 n_q1=264 n_q2=263 n_q3=216 n_q4=213 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.103
The image catalog is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits -region wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals
Option '-n' not using photometric catalogs, just stick with astrometry
opt '-i': 2 is the maximum number of iterations
############ /tmp/tmp.WRQZzQnpn4 (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
The minor axis of the CCD chip should be 24.0 mm based on the derived pixel size of 3.8 um
Internal estimated FoV 605.3'
The guess is based on the FOCALLEN keyword.
Trying to blindly solve the plate (local solve-field or remote server)...
/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits 605.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
It's not one of the telescopes that are know to produce images with good WCS solutions - will try to re-solve!
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=0, blended=82, passed=1592
Got 1592 stars (including 1506 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 1592 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 940.9'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 940.9 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013068 (47.0 arcsec)
catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010454 (37.6 arcsec)
ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.2)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 953 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 953 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 935 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.41"
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 953 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 1560 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.41"
ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.2)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 953 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 953 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 1564 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.42"
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 953 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 1564 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.42"
Excluding outliers - 953 stars left (next iteration limit 1048)
Stop iterations.
The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits N_match=953 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.446 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.407 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.478 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.412 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.494 n_q1=195 n_q2=221 n_q3=250 n_q4=287 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.107
The image catalog is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits -region wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals
Option '-n' not using photometric catalogs, just stick with astrometry
opt '-i': 2 is the maximum number of iterations
############ /tmp/tmp.21EQh0ceON (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
The minor axis of the CCD chip should be 24.0 mm based on the derived pixel size of 3.8 um
Internal estimated FoV 605.3'
The guess is based on the FOCALLEN keyword.
Trying to blindly solve the plate (local solve-field or remote server)...
/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits 605.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
It's not one of the telescopes that are know to produce images with good WCS solutions - will try to re-solve!
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=0, blended=73, passed=1921
Got 1921 stars (including 1845 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 1921 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 940.8'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 940.8 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013067 (47.0 arcsec)
catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010453 (37.6 arcsec)
ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 949 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 949 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 939 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.52"
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 949 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 1900 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.53"
ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 949 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 949 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 1898 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.55"
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 949 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 1898 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.57"
Excluding outliers - 949 stars left (next iteration limit 1043)
Stop iterations.
The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits N_match=949 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.581 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.682 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.607 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.491 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.625 n_q1=214 n_q2=189 n_q3=292 n_q4=254 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.175
The image catalog is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits -region wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals
Option '-n' not using photometric catalogs, just stick with astrometry
opt '-i': 2 is the maximum number of iterations
###################################
# Pre-local-correction WCS quality summary (see WCS_QUALITY_DIAG lines above)
ref1=Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits sigma_overall=0.344 worst_q_ratio=1.022
ref2=Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits sigma_overall=0.354 worst_q_ratio=1.103
new1=fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits sigma_overall=0.446 worst_q_ratio=1.107
new2=fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits sigma_overall=0.581 worst_q_ratio=1.175
reference average sigma_overall=0.349 worst_q_ratio=1.0625
warn-on-ratio threshold: 2.0x reference
###################################
Astrometric residual vector field (catalog-matched stars):
plot_astrometric_residuals_xy.py: wrote wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120_astrometric_residuals.png (958 matched stars from wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals, image 9576x6388, median residual 0.31 arcsec)
plot_astrometric_residuals_xy.py: wrote wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121_astrometric_residuals.png (956 matched stars from wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals, image 9576x6388, median residual 0.33 arcsec)
plot_astrometric_residuals_xy.py: wrote wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058_astrometric_residuals.png (953 matched stars from wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals, image 9576x6388, median residual 0.40 arcsec)
plot_astrometric_residuals_xy.py: wrote wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059_astrometric_residuals.png (949 matched stars from wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals, image 9576x6388, median residual 0.53 arcsec)
Copying WCS-calibrated images back to input directory
Saving fully-calibrated image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
INFO: FPACK_FULLY_CALIBRATED_IMAGE=no (not compressing the image)
'wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits' -> '/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits'
Saving fully-calibrated image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
INFO: FPACK_FULLY_CALIBRATED_IMAGE=no (not compressing the image)
'wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits' -> '/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits'
Preparing the HTML report for the field Hya-14-Q1b1x1 with default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1
No candidates found here
Prepared the HTML report for the field Hya-14-Q1b1x1 with default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1
*------ done with default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 ------*
#### The local exclusion list is exclusion_list_local.txt ####
wait
*------ default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL ------*
'default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL' -> 'default.sex'
Starting VaST with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL
./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
SExtractor catalog cache: saved Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.cat to cache
SExtractor catalog cache: saved Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.cat to cache
VaST run complete with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL
The four input images were /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Checking WCS cache directory local_wcs_cache
Found WCS cache directory local_wcs_cache
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/exclusion_list.txt
Checking WCS cache directory /mnt/usb/NMW_NG/solved_reference_images
Found WCS cache directory /mnt/usb/NMW_NG/solved_reference_images
Checking WCS cache directory /home/NMW_web_upload/solved_reference_images
Checking WCS cache directory /dataX/kirx/NMW_NG_rt3_autumn2019/solved_reference_images
Plate-solving the images
wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits exists and is non-empty
wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits exists and is non-empty
wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits exists and is non-empty
wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits exists and is non-empty
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# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits (1st reference image)
verification OK: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Image size: 941.2'x627.0' 15.7(deg)x10.4(deg) 9576x6388 pix
Image scale: 5.90"/pix along the X axis and 5.89"/pix along the Y axis
Image center: 14:23:57.089 -25:58:46.91 J2000 4789.000 3195.000
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The image scale is 5.90"/pix, setting the soft and hard astrometric limits for filtering second-epoch detections: 5.9" and 8.9"
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# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits (1st new image)
verification OK: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
Image size: 940.9'x626.9' 15.7(deg)x10.4(deg) 9576x6388 pix
Image scale: 5.90"/pix along the X axis and 5.89"/pix along the Y axis
Image center: 14:24:03.498 -25:59:39.02 J2000 4789.000 3195.000
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# Check the image center offset between the reference and the first second-epoch image (pointing accuracy)
Reference image center 14:23:57.089 -25:58:46.91
Second-epoch image center 14:24:03.498 -25:59:39.02
Angular distance between the image centers 0.0280 deg.
Soft limit: 0.50 deg. Hard limit: 1.00 deg.
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# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits (2nd new image)
verification OK: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Image size: 940.8'x626.9' 15.7(deg)x10.4(deg) 9576x6388 pix
Image scale: 5.89"/pix along the X axis and 5.89"/pix along the Y axis
Image center: 14:24:01.147 -25:59:09.24 J2000 4789.000 3195.000
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# Check the image center offset between the reference and the second second-epoch image (pointing accuracy)
Reference image center 14:23:57.089 -25:58:46.91
Second-epoch image center 14:24:01.147 -25:59:09.24
Angular distance between the image centers 0.0164 deg.
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# Check the image center offset between the first and the second second-epoch image (shift should be applied between the second-epoch images)
Second-epoch first image center 14:24:03.498 -25:59:39.02
Second-epoch second image center 14:24:01.147 -25:59:09.24
Angular distance between the image centers 0.01208 deg.
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Running solve_plate_with_UCAC5...
Preparing for ar aprallel run
Running util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits &> /tmp/tmp.cn4zBAz1SJ
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Running util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits &> /tmp/tmp.R0Tx39woBB
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
Running util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits &> /tmp/tmp.9oWBFzZDmo
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
Running util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits &> /tmp/tmp.Iko5fr9TuP
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Calibrating the magnitude scale
Found non-empty wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
____ Start of magnitude calibration ____
PHOTOMETRIC_CALIBRATION=TYCHO2_V
Calibrating the magnitude scale with Tycho-2 stars
util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh is checking for the presence of non-empty wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits and wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
wait (drain background util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 jobs before Tycho-2 calibration -- avoids wcs_.fits write race)
Tycho-2 catalog is found at lib/catalogs/tycho2
Tycho-2 catalog and the derived bright star exclusion list are ready
Checking for the presence of non-empty wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits and wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
Found non-empty wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits and wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
The reference image (wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits) and catalog (wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat) found
'wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat' -> 'wcsmag.cat'
Read 46272 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 206.5421 to 224.7972 deg, Dec -31.4451 to -20.0873 deg
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.00
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Tycho-2 catalog search boundaries: RA 206.5421 to 224.7972 deg, Dec -31.4451 to -20.0873 deg
Loaded 8024 Tycho-2 stars within the image boundaries (VT and BT non-zero).
Relation between the catalog and instrumental magnitudes is written to calib.txt
Stars used for magnitude calibration (good matches): 6100 out of 6525 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 6525 out of 46272 detected stars.
The calibration function type and coefficients are written to calib.txt_param
util/calibrate_magnitude_scale 0.000000 1.000000 22.457200
a=0.000000 b=1.000000 c=22.457200
From vast_summary.log: estimated ref. image limiting mag.: -7.88
Updating vast_summary.log: Estimated ref. image limiting mag.: 14.58
Updated vast_limiting_magnitude.log with calibrated magnitudes
Working...
Please, PLEASE, be patient!!!
All lightcurves processed! =)
Estimated ref. image limiting mag.: 14.58
Lightcurve magnitude calibration plot:
Preparing per-reference-image forced-photometry calibration (method=tycho2 band=V)
Read 46272 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 206.5421 to 224.7972 deg, Dec -31.4451 to -20.0873 deg
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.00
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Tycho-2 catalog search boundaries: RA 206.5421 to 224.7972 deg, Dec -31.4451 to -20.0873 deg
Loaded 8024 Tycho-2 stars within the image boundaries (VT and BT non-zero).
Relation between the catalog and instrumental magnitudes is written to calib.txt
Stars used for magnitude calibration (good matches): 6100 out of 6525 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 6525 out of 46272 detected stars.
util/calibrate_single_image_with_tycho2.sh: calibrated wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits via Tycho-2
Single-image forced-photometry magnitude calibration plot for wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits:
Forced-photometry filter: calibrated wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits -> calib.txt_param_ref_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits (aperture=4.6)
Read 46780 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 206.5684 to 224.8038 deg, Dec -31.4548 to -20.0899 deg
Reading Tycho2 catalog file lib/catalogs/tycho2/tyc2.dat.00
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Tycho-2 catalog search boundaries: RA 206.5684 to 224.8038 deg, Dec -31.4548 to -20.0899 deg
Loaded 8024 Tycho-2 stars within the image boundaries (VT and BT non-zero).
Relation between the catalog and instrumental magnitudes is written to calib.txt
Stars used for magnitude calibration (good matches): 6088 out of 6526 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 6526 out of 46780 detected stars.
util/calibrate_single_image_with_tycho2.sh: calibrated wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits via Tycho-2
Single-image forced-photometry magnitude calibration plot for wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits:
Forced-photometry filter: calibrated wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits -> calib.txt_param_ref_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits (aperture=4.6)
____ End of magnitude calibration ____
Applying consolidated magnitude filters...
Preparing the exclusion lists for this field
Done with filtering
Found 11 candidate transients before the final filtering. (Hard limit: 8000)
Median FWHM seeing for isolated stars:
2.1 pix Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
2.1 pix Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
2.8 pix fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
3.7 pix fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
2.1 pix wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
2.1 pix wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
Limiting magnitude estimates:
14.6 mag. Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
14.6 mag. Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
12.5 mag. fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
12.6 mag. fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
All-image limiting magnitude estimate: 12.5 (SNR ) 12.1 (80% of stars) with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL
The first estimate is the magnitude of a star detected with a signal-to-noise ratio of following Karpov (2025, Acta Polytechnica, 65, 50).
This value should be representative of the faintest stars clearly visible in the image.
The brighter of the limiting magnitude estimates for the two second-epoch images is reported here.
The second estimate is the 80th percentile of the magnitude distribution of stars detected on all four images.
This value is representative of the faintest object that may enter the candidate transients list.
The hard cut-off for the candidate transients is 15.0 mag.
Waiting for UCAC5 plate solver
wait
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Parsing command line arguments...
The guess is based on the existing WCS header.
Trying to blindly solve the plate (local solve-field or remote server)...
/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits 574.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
It's a known telescope with plate solutions that are supposed to be good.
The input image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits has a WCS header - will blindly trust it is good...
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits' -> 'wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits'
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=15, blended=1625, passed=46257
Got 46257 stars (including 44561 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 46257 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 941.2'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 941.2 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013072 (47.1 arcsec)
catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010458 (37.6 arcsec)
ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.4 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 962 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 962 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 948 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.36"
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 962 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 45534 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.35"
ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.4 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 962 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 962 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 45534 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.35"
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 962 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 45534 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.34"
Excluding outliers - 962 stars left (next iteration limit 1058)
Stop iterations.
The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits N_match=962 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.340 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.308 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.365 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.319 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.353 n_q1=276 n_q2=269 n_q3=213 n_q4=204 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.073
The image catalog is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits -region wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals
Option '-n' not using photometric catalogs, just stick with astrometry
opt '-i': 2 is the maximum number of iterations
############ /tmp/tmp.R0Tx39woBB (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
The guess is based on the existing WCS header.
Trying to blindly solve the plate (local solve-field or remote server)...
/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits 574.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
It's a known telescope with plate solutions that are supposed to be good.
The input image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits has a WCS header - will blindly trust it is good...
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits' -> 'wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits'
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=14, blended=1649, passed=46766
Got 46766 stars (including 45041 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 46766 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 941.2'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 941.2 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013072 (47.1 arcsec)
catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010458 (37.6 arcsec)
ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 961 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 961 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 945 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.38"
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 961 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 45959 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.38"
ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 961 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 961 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 45961 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.38"
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 961 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 45961 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.36"
Excluding outliers - 961 stars left (next iteration limit 1057)
Stop iterations.
The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits N_match=961 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.361 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.330 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.414 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.316 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.351 n_q1=271 n_q2=268 n_q3=217 n_q4=205 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.146
The image catalog is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits -region wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals
Option '-n' not using photometric catalogs, just stick with astrometry
opt '-i': 2 is the maximum number of iterations
############ /tmp/tmp.9oWBFzZDmo (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
The minor axis of the CCD chip should be 24.0 mm based on the derived pixel size of 3.8 um
Internal estimated FoV 605.3'
The guess is based on the FOCALLEN keyword.
Trying to blindly solve the plate (local solve-field or remote server)...
/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits 605.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
It's not one of the telescopes that are know to produce images with good WCS solutions - will try to re-solve!
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=4, blended=261, passed=12130
Got 12130 stars (including 11845 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 12130 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 940.9'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 940.9 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013068 (47.0 arcsec)
catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010454 (37.6 arcsec)
ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 954 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 954 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 939 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.40"
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 954 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 11952 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.40"
ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 954 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 954 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 11953 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.40"
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 954 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 11953 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.42"
Excluding outliers - 954 stars left (next iteration limit 1049)
Stop iterations.
The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits N_match=954 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.447 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.442 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.492 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.405 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.490 n_q1=198 n_q2=222 n_q3=251 n_q4=283 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.100
The image catalog is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits -region wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals
Option '-n' not using photometric catalogs, just stick with astrometry
opt '-i': 2 is the maximum number of iterations
############ /tmp/tmp.Iko5fr9TuP (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
The minor axis of the CCD chip should be 24.0 mm based on the derived pixel size of 3.8 um
Internal estimated FoV 605.3'
The guess is based on the FOCALLEN keyword.
Trying to blindly solve the plate (local solve-field or remote server)...
/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits 605.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
It's not one of the telescopes that are know to produce images with good WCS solutions - will try to re-solve!
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=15, blended=237, passed=11335
Got 11335 stars (including 11086 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 11335 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 940.8'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 940.8 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013067 (47.0 arcsec)
catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010453 (37.6 arcsec)
ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 949 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 949 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 939 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.51"
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 949 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 11201 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.50"
ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 292 to 351 (Dec -31.5 to -20.1)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 949 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 949 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 11201 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.51"
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 949 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 11201 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.55"
Excluding outliers - 949 stars left (next iteration limit 1043)
Stop iterations.
The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits N_match=949 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.571 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.644 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.622 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.475 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.612 n_q1=220 n_q2=191 n_q3=284 n_q4=254 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.129
The image catalog is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits -region wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals
Option '-n' not using photometric catalogs, just stick with astrometry
opt '-i': 2 is the maximum number of iterations
Skipping WCS quality comparison: not the first SExtractor pass (default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL)
Copying WCS-calibrated images back to input directory
Saving fully-calibrated image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
INFO: FPACK_FULLY_CALIBRATED_IMAGE=no (not compressing the image)
The destination file is already there - not rewriting /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-12-33_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0058.fits
Saving fully-calibrated image wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
INFO: FPACK_FULLY_CALIBRATED_IMAGE=no (not compressing the image)
The destination file is already there - not rewriting /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-06-13_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_231926_TTUQ1b1x1_1773453_jD1Vplv6/wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059.fits
Preparing the HTML report for the field Hya-14-Q1b1x1 with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL
Forced photometry on wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits at 14:17:53.56 -30:48:30.5: 13.03 +/- 0.06 detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-45-58_20.00sec_-5.00C_LIGHTs_0120.fits at 14:17:22.94 -22:50:15.7: 12.90 +/- 0.04 detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits at 14:17:53.56 -30:48:30.5: 12.89 +/- 0.05 detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-05-10_23-47-10_20.00sec_-4.90C_LIGHTs_0121.fits at 14:17:22.94 -22:50:15.7: 12.83 +/- 0.04 detection
Forced photometry reference-image weighted average: 12.95 +/- 0.04
Forced photometry filter KEPT candidate at 14:17:53.56 -30:48:30.5: ref_mag=12.95 +/- 0.04 new_mean_mag=11.9874 delta=0.96 (need > 0.90)
Forced photometry reference-image weighted average: 12.86 +/- 0.03
Forced photometry filter KEPT candidate at 14:17:22.94 -22:50:15.7: ref_mag=12.86 +/- 0.03 new_mean_mag=11.8337 delta=1.03 (need > 0.90)
Adding exclusion_list_local.txt__out01611.dat to exclusion_list_local.txt
Adding exclusion_list_local.txt__out39494.dat to exclusion_list_local.txt
make_report_in_HTML.sh Phase 1 (network queries): 4s
Pre-generating preview images in parallel...
Done pre-generating preview images.
Pre-generating finding charts in parallel...
Done pre-generating finding charts.
make_report_in_HTML.sh Pre-generation: 2s
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Considering the candidate 54200_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 54200_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks
**** FOUND 14:36:05.43 -22:11:59.9 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
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Considering the candidate 07454_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 07454_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks
**** FOUND 14:28:10.30 -29:29:25.3 in the exclusion list exclusion_list_bsc.txt ****
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Considering the candidate 15299_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 15299_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks
**** FOUND 14:23:05.40 -27:45:13.4 in the exclusion list exclusion_list_bsc.txt ****
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Considering the candidate 39494_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
Preparing report for the candidate 39494_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
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Considering the candidate 07202_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 07202_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks
**** FOUND 14:38:31.96 -29:43:28.3 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
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Considering the candidate 01506_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 01506_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks
**** FOUND 14:09:54.26 -30:38:14.1 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
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Considering the candidate 44999_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 44999_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks
**** FOUND 14:36:07.85 -24:21:50.4 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
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Considering the candidate 01611_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
Preparing report for the candidate 01611_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
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Considering the candidate 34864_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 34864_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks
**** FOUND 14:18:51.36 -21:54:45.3 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
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Considering the candidate 37004_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 37004_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks
**** FOUND 14:39:59.78 -22:34:28.0 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
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Considering the candidate 15279_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059
The candidate 15279_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-06-13_23-15-35_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0059 did not pass the final checks