Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 08 06.2794  2461258.7794  10.59  21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2
 40.78760 -45.04161 galactic  Cap  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
354 Eleonora                 0     -0       0  10.6    -0   -0
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2:  14.97 +/- 99.00  upperlimit
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2:  14.74 +/- 99.00  upperlimit
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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits


fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits


fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits  wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits -crosshair 820.68231 5514.32520 image    wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits -crosshair 827.18890 5516.30127 image   

./vast --noflagimage --starmatchraius 5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27938 21 47 04.54 -13 41 33.2          10.6 R      V36

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27905 21 47 04.56 -13 41 32.9          10.7 R      V36
     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27971 21 47 04.52 -13 41 33.5          10.5 R      V36

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

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

TCP 2026 08 06.2794*  21 47 04.54 -13 41 33.2  10.6 U             Cap       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc90 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461258.7794,10.59,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260806.2794 10.59CV NMW


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

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

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 08 06.2794  2461258.7794  11.12  22:21:19.95 -13:40:05.6
 46.33916 -52.52187 galactic  Aqr  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
100 Hekate                  -0     -0       0  11.4     0   -0
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 22:21:19.95 -13:40:05.6:  15.24 +/- 99.00  upperlimit
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 22:21:19.95 -13:40:05.6:  15.02 +/- 99.00  upperlimit
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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits


fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits


fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits  wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits -crosshair 5856.36670 5872.44678 image    wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits -crosshair 5862.91650 5874.36719 image   

./vast --noflagimage --starmatchraius 5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27938 22 21 19.95 -13 40 05.6          11.1 R      V36

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27905 22 21 19.94 -13 40 06.0          11.1 R      V36
     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27971 22 21 19.95 -13 40 05.2          11.2 R      V36

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

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

TCP 2026 08 06.2794*  22 21 19.95 -13 40 05.6  11.1 U             Aqr       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc90 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461258.7794,11.12,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260806.2794 11.12CV NMW


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

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

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 08 06.2794  2461258.7794  11.12  22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1
 34.64460 -54.69543 galactic  Aqr  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 6.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  X Aqr                         
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     7.200   V            15.000   V         2452951.00000        311.400000000000   S6,3e:(M4e-M6.5e)            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1:  12.15 +/- 0.02  detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1:  12.26 +/- 0.03  detection
Forced photometry reference-image weighted average:  12.19 +/- 0.02
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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits


Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits


fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits


fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits -crosshair 5530.47656 1437.49634 image    wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits -crosshair 5532.47412 1431.79565 image    wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits -crosshair 5689.40869 1495.35767 image    wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits -crosshair 5695.72363 1497.12329 image   

./vast --noflagimage --starmatchraius 5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27938 22 18 39.25 -20 54 03.1          11.1 R      V36

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27905 22 18 39.23 -20 54 02.8          11.0 R      V36
     TAU0008  C2026 08 06.27971 22 18 39.27 -20 54 03.3          11.2 R      V36

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

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

TCP 2026 08 06.2794*  22 18 39.25 -20 54 03.1  11.1 U             Aqr       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc90 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
X Aqr,2461258.7794,11.12,0.05,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
X Aqr 20260806.2794 11.12CV NMW


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

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

FITS images used in this processing run:

Field Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 reference image: Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Field Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 reference image: Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Field Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 second-epoch image: Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Field Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 second-epoch image: Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

## VaST run with SExtractor config file default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 ##
Images processed 4
Images used for photometry 4
Ref.  image: 2461212.88358507 21.06.2026 09:12:11.750   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
First image: 2461212.88358507 21.06.2026 09:12:11.750   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Last  image: 2461258.77971207 06.08.2026 06:42:37.123   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
JD time system (TT/UTC/UNKNOWN): UTC
Transient candidates found: 3
FILTER key from ref. img. header: CV
Magnitude scale: instrumental
Estimated ref. image limiting mag.:  -8.12
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: 3
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
VAST_SKIP_INDEX_VS_MAG is set - skipping the lib/index_vs_mag variability-index fitting
Total objects detected (at least 2 times):  3788
Objects passed selection criteria:  3786
Measurements per detected object (mean, median, min, max):    3.2    4.0    2    4
Measurements per selected object (mean, median, min, max):    3.2    4.0    2    4
Average stars detected per image: 3273.75
Average stars matched: 3242.75 (99.0531 %)
Memory usage VmPeak:   238184 kB
Software: VaST 1.0rc90 compiled with gcc (Gentoo 15.2.1_p20260214 p5) 15.2.1 20260214
VaST compiled on  Wed Aug  5 15:05:04 CDT 2026
VaST build number  1.0rc89-189-g49d3cdfd
OpenMP enabled: Yes
SExtractor version 2.19.5 (2026-08-05)
GNU bash, version 5.3.9(1)-release (x86_64-pc-linux-gnu)
Processing completed on  Thu Aug  6 01:46:51 CDT 2026
Host name: tau
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## VaST run with SExtractor config file default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL ##
Images processed 4
Images used for photometry 4
Ref.  image: 2461212.88358507 21.06.2026 09:12:11.750   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
First image: 2461212.88358507 21.06.2026 09:12:11.750   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Last  image: 2461258.77971207 06.08.2026 06:42:37.123   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
JD time system (TT/UTC/UNKNOWN): UTC
Transient candidates found: 9
FILTER key from ref. img. header: CV
Magnitude scale: instrumental
Estimated ref. image limiting mag.:  -7.84
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: 9 seconds
Number of parallel threads: 3
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
VAST_SKIP_INDEX_VS_MAG is set - skipping the lib/index_vs_mag variability-index fitting
Total objects detected (at least 2 times):  24353
Objects passed selection criteria:  24292
Measurements per detected object (mean, median, min, max):    3.1    4.0    2    4
Measurements per selected object (mean, median, min, max):    3.1    4.0    2    4
Average stars detected per image: 20360.8
Average stars matched: 19919.2 (97.8316 %)
Memory usage VmPeak:   249360 kB
Software: VaST 1.0rc90 compiled with gcc (Gentoo 15.2.1_p20260214 p5) 15.2.1 20260214
VaST compiled on  Wed Aug  5 15:05:04 CDT 2026
VaST build number  1.0rc89-189-g49d3cdfd
OpenMP enabled: Yes
SExtractor version 2.19.5 (2026-08-05)
GNU bash, version 5.3.9(1)-release (x86_64-pc-linux-gnu)
Processing completed on  Thu Aug  6 01:47:36 CDT 2026
Host name: tau
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######## Processing parameters ########
AAVSO_COMMENT_STRING= NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
ASTCHECK_ASTEROID_SEARCH_RADIUS_ARCSEC= 
BAD_REGION_FILE= /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/TTUQ1_bad_region.lst
CAMERA_SETTINGS= TTUQ1b1x1
CHECK_POINTING_ACCURACY= yes
DARK_FRAMES_DIR_OR_FILE= /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/darks
EXCLUSION_LIST= ../exclusion_list_TTUQ1.txt
FILTER_BAD_IMG__MAX_APERTURE_STAR_SIZE_PIX= 12.5
FILTER_BAD_IMG__MAX_ELONGATION_AminusB_PIX= 0.55
FILTER_BAD_IMG__MIN_APERTURE_STAR_SIZE_PIX= 2.0
FILTER_BRIGHT_MAG_CUTOFF_TRANSIENT_SEARCH= -5
FILTER_FAINT_MAG_CUTOFF_TRANSIENT_SEARCH= 15.5
FLAT_FIELD_DIR_OR_FILE= /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/flats
FRAME_EDGE_OFFSET_PIX= 100
GAIA_BAND_FOR_CATALOGED_SOURCE_CHECK= 
MAX_NEW_TO_REF_MEAN_IMG_VALUE_RATIO= 100
DISABLE_NEW_TO_REF_MEAN_IMG_RATIO_CHECK= yes
MAX_NEW_IMG_MEAN_VALUE= 25000
MAX_SD_RATIO_OF_SECOND_EPOCH_IMGS= 0.18
MAX_SD_RATIO_OF_SECOND_EPOCH_IMGS_SOFT_LIMIT= 0.12
MPC_CODE= V36
NMW_CALIBRATION= /var/www/nmw_calibration
NUMBER_OF_DETECTED_TRANSIENTS_BEFORE_FILTERING_HARD_LIMIT= 10000
NUMBER_OF_DETECTED_TRANSIENTS_BEFORE_FILTERING_SOFT_LIMIT= 8000
OMP_NUM_THREADS= 3
ONLINE_MPCHECKER_BUTTON_ASTEROID_SEARCH_RADIUS_ARCMIN= 
PHOTOMETRIC_CALIBRATION= 
REQUIRE_PIX_SHIFT_BETWEEN_IMAGES_FOR_TRANSIENT_CANDIDATES= yes
SEXTRACTOR_CONFIG_BRIGHTSTARPASS= default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1
SEXTRACTOR_CONFIG_FILES= default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL
STARMATCH_RADIUS_PIX= 5
SYSREM_ITERATIONS= 0
TELESCOP= 
TELESCOP_NAME_KNOWN_TO_VaST_FOR_FOV_DETERMINATION= 
UCAC5_PLATESOLVE_ITERATIONS= 2
FPACK_FULLY_CALIBRATED_IMAGE= no
#######################################
HOSTNAME= tau
USER= 
HOME= 
#######################################
SExtractor catalog cache: enabled, directory /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/vast_sextractor_cache
Reference image directory is set to /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs
VIZIER_SITE=vizier.cds.unistra.fr
GAIA_DR2_CLIENT=vizquery (lib/vizquery -> VizieR vizier.cds.unistra.fr)
INFO: MAKE_PNG_PLOTS is set to yes
FITS_FILE_EXT=fits
CALIBRATION_STATUS_PREFIX=
Fields in the data directory: 
Aqr-06-Q1b1x1
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########### Starting Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 ###########
Processing Aqr-06-Q1b1x1
server tau has sufficient free disk space available: 121816 MB at /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir
server tau has sufficient free disk space available: 121816 MB at .
Checking input images (2 new)
REFERENCE_EPOCH__FIRST_IMAGE= /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
REFERENCE_EPOCH__SECOND_IMAGE= /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Small preview (one of the new images): 

Large previews of the second-epoch (new) images:

MAKE_PNG_PLOTS=yes


renamed 'Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.png' -> 'transient_report/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits_preview.png'

Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits


renamed 'Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.png' -> 'transient_report/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits_preview.png'

Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits




Read-check the input FITS images... read-check OK
Blank image check the input FITS images... blank-image-check OK
Read date check the input FITS images... read-date-check OK
Mean value check the input FITS images... OK, at least two new images have mean values below the threshold.
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INFO: REFERENCE_EPOCH__FIRST_IMAGE_MEAN_VALUE= 1514.0137
INFO:         REFERENCE_EPOCH__FIRST_IMAGE_SD= 492.6099
INFO:    SECOND_EPOCH__FIRST_IMAGE_MEAN_VALUE= 3377.3539
INFO:            SECOND_EPOCH__FIRST_IMAGE_SD= 852.8706
INFO:   SECOND_EPOCH__SECOND_IMAGE_MEAN_VALUE= 3336.4780
INFO:           SECOND_EPOCH__SECOND_IMAGE_SD= 831.9836
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INFO:      ref_to_second_epoch_img_mean_ratio= 2.23073
INFO:                  SECOND_EPOCH__SD_ratio= 0.025
INFO: the new-to-reference mean image value ratio check is disabled (DISABLE_NEW_TO_REF_MEAN_IMG_RATIO_CHECK=yes) - expected with a background-subtracted reference image
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Calibration settings: DARK_FRAMES_DIR_OR_FILE=/var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/darks FLAT_FIELD_DIR_OR_FILE=/var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/flats
EXPTIME =                 20.0 / [s] Exposure duration
SET-TEMP=                  0.0 / [degC] CCD temperature setpoint
CCD-TEMP=                 -0.0 / [degC] CCD temperature
FOCTEMP =     29.2999992370605 / [degC] Focuser temperature
Exploring image header: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits 
CCD-TEMP= -0.000000 for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
SET-TEMP= 0.000000 for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Header: 67 keys total, 4 keys left
Record 0: "" status=0
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Record 2: "BITPIX  =                   16" status=0
Record 3: "NAXIS   =                    2 / Dimensionality" status=0
Record 4: "NAXIS1  =                 9576" status=0
Record 5: "NAXIS2  =                 6388" status=0
Record 6: "BZERO   =                32768" status=0
Record 7: "EXTEND  =                    T / Extensions are permitted" status=0
Record 8: "IMAGETYP= 'LIGHT'              / Type of exposure" status=0
Record 9: "EXPOSURE=                 20.0 / [s] Exposure duration" status=0
Record 10: "EXPTIME =                 20.0 / [s] Exposure duration" status=0
Record 11: "DATE-LOC= '2026-08-06T01:41:39.8628232' / Time of observation (local)" status=0
Record 12: "DATE-OBS= '2026-08-06T06:41:39.8628232' / Time of observation (UTC)" status=0
Record 13: "MJD-OBS =     61258.2789335879 / Modified Julian Date of observation" status=0
Record 14: "DATE-AVG= '2026-08-06T06:41:49.7638337' / Averaged midpoint time (UTC)" status=0
Record 15: "MJD-AVG =      61258.279048183 / Modified Julian Date of averaged midpoint" status=0
Record 16: "XBINNING=                    1 / X axis binning factor" status=0
Record 17: "YBINNING=                    1 / Y axis binning factor" status=0
Record 18: "GAIN    =                   30 / Sensor gain" status=0
Record 19: "OFFSET  =                   30 / Sensor gain offset" status=0
Record 20: "XPIXSZ  =                 3.76 / [um] Pixel X axis size" status=0
Record 21: "YPIXSZ  =                 3.76 / [um] Pixel Y axis size" status=0
Record 22: "INSTRUME= 'QHY600M'            / Imaging instrument name" status=0
Record 23: "CAMERAID= 'QHY600M-33d3d743814b8b447' / Imaging instrument identifier" status=0
Record 24: "SET-TEMP=                  0.0 / [degC] CCD temperature setpoint" status=0
Record 25: "CCD-TEMP=                 -0.0 / [degC] CCD temperature" status=0
Record 26: "READOUTM= '2CMS-0'             / Sensor readout mode" status=0
Record 27: "USBLIMIT=                   50 / Camera-specific USB setting" status=0
Record 28: "TELESCOP= 'QHY600M-TTU1'       / Name of telescope" status=0
Record 29: "FOCALLEN=                135.0 / [mm] Focal length" status=0
Record 30: "FOCRATIO=                  2.2 / Focal ratio" status=0
Record 31: "RA      =     333.329509785209 / [deg] RA of telescope" status=0
Record 32: "DEC     =    -18.0000883958447 / [deg] Declination of telescope" status=0
Record 33: "CENTALT =     34.8652777777778 / [deg] Altitude of telescope" status=0
Record 34: "CENTAZ  =     156.229444444444 / [deg] Azimuth of telescope" status=0
Record 35: "AIRMASS =     1.74588800646788 / Airmass at frame center (Gueymard 1993)" status=0
Record 36: "PIERSIDE= 'West'               / Telescope pointing state" status=0
Record 37: "SITEELEV=               1015.0 / [m] Observation site elevation" status=0
Record 38: "SITELAT =     33.7480555555556 / [deg] Observation site latitude" status=0
Record 39: "SITELONG=    -101.958333333333 / [deg] Observation site longitude" status=0
Record 40: "OBSERVER= 'Sokolovsky'         / Observer name" status=0
Record 41: "OBSERVAT= 'TTU Skyview'        / Observatory name" status=0
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Record 44: "FILTER  = 'CV'                 / Active filter name" status=0
Record 45: "OBJECT  = 'Aqr-06'             / Name of the object of interest" status=0
Record 46: "OBJCTRA = '22 13 20'           / [H M S] RA of imaged object" status=0
Record 47: "OBJCTDEC= '-18 00 00'          / [D M S] Declination of imaged object" status=0
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Record 54: "FOCUSTEM=     29.2999992370605 / [degC] Focuser temperature" status=0
Record 55: "ROWORDER= 'TOP-DOWN'           / FITS Image Orientation" status=0
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Record 57: "SWCREATE= 'N.I.N.A. 3.2.0.9001 (x64)' / Software that created this file" status=0
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Allocating memory for image, dark and result arrays...
Reading image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits 9576 6388  16 bitpix
SET-TEMP= 0.000000 for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
SET-TEMP= 0.000000 for /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/darks/mdark_TTUQ1b1x1_0C_20s_2026-07-30.fit
CCD-TEMP= -0.000000 for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
CCD-TEMP= -0.000000 for /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/darks/mdark_TTUQ1b1x1_0C_20s_2026-07-30.fit
Reading dark frame /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/darks/mdark_TTUQ1b1x1_0C_20s_2026-07-30.fit 9576 6388  16 bitpix
Dark frame is subtracted, output is written to /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/d_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits :)

Spent 0.488186 seconds 
renamed 'mdark_TTUQ1b1x1_0C_20s_2026-07-30.png' -> 'transient_report/dark.png'
try_to_calibrate_the_input_frame(): selected flat field /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/flats/mff_TTUQ1b1x1_2026-07-30.fit from directory /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/flats
MegaDivider v7
Reading image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/d_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits 9576 6388  16 bitpix
Reading flat /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/flats/mff_TTUQ1b1x1_2026-07-30.fit 9576 6388  16 bitpix
Avarage count on flat field image: 26658.571233
Minimal real count (from overscan): 5
Output is written to /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits :)


No overscan detected - all values seem high! (left_median=17308.5, right_median=19900.5)
renamed 'mff_TTUQ1b1x1_2026-07-30.png' -> 'transient_report/flat.png'
Using calibrated image CALIBRATED_SECOND_EPOCH__FIRST_IMAGE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
EXPTIME =                 20.0 / [s] Exposure duration
SET-TEMP=                  0.0 / [degC] CCD temperature setpoint
CCD-TEMP=                 -0.0 / [degC] CCD temperature
FOCTEMP =     29.2999992370605 / [degC] Focuser temperature
Exploring image header: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits 
CCD-TEMP= -0.000000 for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
SET-TEMP= 0.000000 for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Header: 67 keys total, 4 keys left
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Record 3: "NAXIS   =                    2 / Dimensionality" status=0
Record 4: "NAXIS1  =                 9576" status=0
Record 5: "NAXIS2  =                 6388" status=0
Record 6: "BZERO   =                32768" status=0
Record 7: "EXTEND  =                    T / Extensions are permitted" status=0
Record 8: "IMAGETYP= 'LIGHT'              / Type of exposure" status=0
Record 9: "EXPOSURE=                 20.0 / [s] Exposure duration" status=0
Record 10: "EXPTIME =                 20.0 / [s] Exposure duration" status=0
Record 11: "DATE-LOC= '2026-08-06T01:42:37.1237311' / Time of observation (local)" status=0
Record 12: "DATE-OBS= '2026-08-06T06:42:37.1237311' / Time of observation (UTC)" status=0
Record 13: "MJD-OBS =     61258.2795963311 / Modified Julian Date of observation" status=0
Record 14: "DATE-AVG= '2026-08-06T06:42:47.0271336' / Averaged midpoint time (UTC)" status=0
Record 15: "MJD-AVG =     61258.2797109606 / Modified Julian Date of averaged midpoint" status=0
Record 16: "XBINNING=                    1 / X axis binning factor" status=0
Record 17: "YBINNING=                    1 / Y axis binning factor" status=0
Record 18: "GAIN    =                   30 / Sensor gain" status=0
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Record 20: "XPIXSZ  =                 3.76 / [um] Pixel X axis size" status=0
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Record 32: "DEC     =     -18.000088410342 / [deg] Declination of telescope" status=0
Record 33: "CENTALT =     34.9433333333333 / [deg] Altitude of telescope" status=0
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Record 52: "FOCUSSZ =                  0.0 / [um] Focuser step size" status=0
Record 53: "FOCTEMP =     29.2999992370605 / [degC] Focuser temperature" status=0
Record 54: "FOCUSTEM=     29.2999992370605 / [degC] Focuser temperature" status=0
Record 55: "ROWORDER= 'TOP-DOWN'           / FITS Image Orientation" status=0
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Record 57: "SWCREATE= 'N.I.N.A. 3.2.0.9001 (x64)' / Software that created this file" status=0
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Record 60: "QHY_LP  =              85000.0 / [ns] linePeriod" status=0
Record 61: "GPS_LP  =              85000.0 / [ns] linePeriod" status=0
Record 62: "QHY_FP  =           20000160.0 / [us] framePeriod" status=0
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Allocating memory for image, dark and result arrays...
Reading image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits 9576 6388  16 bitpix
SET-TEMP= 0.000000 for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
SET-TEMP= 0.000000 for /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/darks/mdark_TTUQ1b1x1_0C_20s_2026-07-30.fit
CCD-TEMP= -0.000000 for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
CCD-TEMP= -0.000000 for /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/darks/mdark_TTUQ1b1x1_0C_20s_2026-07-30.fit
Reading dark frame /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/darks/mdark_TTUQ1b1x1_0C_20s_2026-07-30.fit 9576 6388  16 bitpix
Dark frame is subtracted, output is written to /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/d_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits :)

Spent 0.487785 seconds 
renamed 'mdark_TTUQ1b1x1_0C_20s_2026-07-30.png' -> 'transient_report/dark.png'
try_to_calibrate_the_input_frame(): selected flat field /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/flats/mff_TTUQ1b1x1_2026-07-30.fit from directory /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/flats
MegaDivider v7
Reading image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/d_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits 9576 6388  16 bitpix
Reading flat /var/www/nmw_calibration/TTUQ1b1x1/flats/mff_TTUQ1b1x1_2026-07-30.fit 9576 6388  16 bitpix
Avarage count on flat field image: 26658.571233
Minimal real count (from overscan): 5
Output is written to /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits :)


No overscan detected - all values seem high! (left_median=17308.5, right_median=19900.5)
renamed 'mff_TTUQ1b1x1_2026-07-30.png' -> 'transient_report/flat.png'
Using calibrated image CALIBRATED_SECOND_EPOCH__SECOND_IMAGE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Dark frame used to calibrate the second-epoch images:



Flat field used to calibrate the second-epoch images:



after the calibration attempt:
SECOND_EPOCH__FIRST_IMAGE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
SECOND_EPOCH__SECOND_IMAGE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Previews of the CALIBRATED second-epoch images:


fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits



fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits




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 --noflagimage --starmatchraius 5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
  
SExtractor catalog cache: saved Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.cat to cache
SExtractor catalog cache: saved Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.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/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.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: 2461258.77904933
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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits exists and is non-empty
Saving wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits to local_wcs_cache/
'wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits' -> 'local_wcs_cache/wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits'
wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits exists and is non-empty
Saving wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits to local_wcs_cache/
'wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits' -> 'local_wcs_cache/wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits'
wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits exists and is non-empty
Saving wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits to local_wcs_cache/
'wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits' -> 'local_wcs_cache/wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits'
wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits exists and is non-empty
Saving wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits to local_wcs_cache/
'wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits' -> 'local_wcs_cache/wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits'
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# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits (1st reference image)
verification OK: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Image size: 937.2'x624.3'  15.6(deg)x10.4(deg)  9576x6388 pix
Image scale: 5.87"/pix along the X axis and 5.86"/pix along the Y axis
Image center: 22:13:20.135 -18:00:18.13 J2000 4789.000 3195.000 
###################################
The image scale is 5.87"/pix, setting the soft and hard astrometric limits for filtering second-epoch detections: 5.9" and 8.8"
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# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits (1st new image)
verification OK: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Image size: 940.9'x626.7'  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: 22:12:59.372 -18:00:01.65 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 22:13:20.135 -18:00:18.13
Second-epoch image center 22:12:59.372 -18:00:01.65
Angular distance between the image centers 0.0824 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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits (2nd new image)
verification OK: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Image size: 940.9'x626.7'  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: 22:12:56.685 -18:00:10.62 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 22:13:20.135 -18:00:18.13
Second-epoch image center 22:12:56.685 -18:00:10.62
Angular distance between the image centers 0.0929 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  22:12:59.372 -18:00:01.65
Second-epoch second image center 22:12:56.685 -18:00:10.62
Angular distance between the image centers 0.01094 deg.
###################################
Running solve_plate_with_UCAC5...
Preparing for a parallel run
Running  util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2  /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits &> /tmp/tmp.tSkDsVS2Ye
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Running  util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2  /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits &> /tmp/tmp.ICNUh7X6nS
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Running  util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2  /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits &> /tmp/tmp.GrS2RjoJoS
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Running  util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2  /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits &> /tmp/tmp.kOjdu7sFgS
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Calibrating the magnitude scale
Found non-empty wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits and wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits and wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat 
Found non-empty wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits and wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat
The reference image (wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits) and catalog (wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat) found
'wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat' -> 'wcsmag.cat'
Read 4587 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 324.9535 to 341.7664 deg, Dec -23.2684 to -12.6150 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 324.9535 to 341.7664 deg, Dec -23.2684 to -12.6150 deg
Loaded 5156 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): 3526 out of 3592 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 3592 out of 4587 detected stars.
The calibration function type and coefficients are written to calib.txt_param
util/calibrate_magnitude_scale 0.000000 1.000000 22.547850
a=0.000000 b=1.000000 c=22.547850
From vast_summary.log: estimated ref. image limiting mag.:  -8.12
Updating vast_summary.log: Estimated ref. image limiting mag.:  14.43

Updated vast_limiting_magnitude.log with calibrated magnitudes
Working...
Please, PLEASE, be patient!!!
All lightcurves processed!  =)
Estimated ref. image limiting mag.:  14.43

Lightcurve magnitude calibration plot:


Preparing per-reference-image forced-photometry calibration (method=tycho2 band=V)
Read 4587 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 324.9535 to 341.7664 deg, Dec -23.2684 to -12.6150 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 324.9535 to 341.7664 deg, Dec -23.2684 to -12.6150 deg
Loaded 5156 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): 3526 out of 3592 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 3592 out of 4587 detected stars.
util/calibrate_single_image_with_tycho2.sh: calibrated wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits via Tycho-2

Single-image forced-photometry magnitude calibration plot for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits:


Forced-photometry filter: reusing the VaST-run aperture from image00001.cat.aperture for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Forced-photometry filter: calibrated wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits -> calib.txt_param_ref_wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits (aperture=6.4)
Read 3722 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 324.9530 to 341.7678 deg, Dec -23.2603 to -12.6145 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 324.9530 to 341.7678 deg, Dec -23.2603 to -12.6145 deg
Loaded 5151 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): 3021 out of 3064 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 3064 out of 3722 detected stars.
util/calibrate_single_image_with_tycho2.sh: calibrated wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits via Tycho-2

Single-image forced-photometry magnitude calibration plot for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits:


Forced-photometry filter: reusing the VaST-run aperture from image00002.cat.aperture for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Forced-photometry filter: calibrated wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits -> calib.txt_param_ref_wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits (aperture=6.3)
____ End of magnitude calibration ____
Applying consolidated magnitude filters...
Preparing the exclusion lists for this field
Done with filtering
Found 3 candidate transients before the final filtering.  (Hard limit: 10000)
Median FWHM seeing for isolated stars:
 2.3 pix  Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
 2.2 pix  Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
 3.0 pix  fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
 3.1 pix  fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Limiting magnitude estimates:
 14.4 mag.  Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
 14.2 mag.  Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
 13.1 mag.  fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
 13.2 mag.  fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
All-image limiting magnitude estimate:  13.1 (SNR )  10.8 (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 15.5 mag.
Waiting for UCAC5 plate solver
wait
############ /tmp/tmp.tSkDsVS2Ye (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
WARNING from replace_file_with_symlink_if_filename_contains_white_spaces() the input file /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits is already a symlink and we do not allow symlinks on symlinks
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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits 571.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
WARNING from replace_file_with_symlink_if_filename_contains_white_spaces() the input file /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits is already a symlink and we do not allow symlinks on symlinks
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
It's a known telescope with plate solutions that are supposed to be good.
The input image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits has a WCS header - will blindly trust it is good...
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits' -> 'wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits'
This WCS solution (astrometrynet) will be kept as is, not refit by util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat 
Excluding image region:   190.0  1039.0   192.0  1041.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   226.0  1548.0   228.0  1550.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   351.0  1875.0   353.0  1877.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   501.0  5912.0   503.0  5914.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   638.0  5545.0   640.0  5547.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   724.0  2731.0   726.0  2733.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   883.0  1376.0   885.0  1378.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   901.0  3972.0   903.0  3974.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1151.0   918.0  1153.0   920.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1157.0   135.0  1159.0   137.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding more image regions!.. (will not print them all)
Excluded a total of 50 image regions  (defined in bad_region.lst).
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=0, blended=281, bad_region=0, passed=4587
Got 4587 stars (including 4302 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat 
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 4587 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 937.2'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 937.2 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
                    catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013017 (46.9 arcsec)
                    catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
                    catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
                    catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010413 (37.5 arcsec)

ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 333 to 388 (Dec -23.3 to -12.6)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 3795 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 3772 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 3772 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.35" 
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 3772 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 4587 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
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 333 to 388 (Dec -23.3 to -12.6)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 3794 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 3774 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 4587 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.36" 
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 3774 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 4587 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.36" 
Excluding outliers - 3774 stars left (next iteration limit 4149)
Stop iterations.


 The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)

SIP_REFIT: util/identify.sh trusts the WCS of wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits (astrometrynet) - keeping it, no refit (set VAST_FORCE_SIP_REFIT=1 to refit anyway)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits N_match=3774 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.401 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.333 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.527 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.353 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.462 n_q1=984 n_q2=949 n_q3=1005 n_q4=836 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.316
The image catalog is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
 ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits -region wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.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.ICNUh7X6nS (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
WARNING from replace_file_with_symlink_if_filename_contains_white_spaces() the input file /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits is already a symlink and we do not allow symlinks on symlinks
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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits 571.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
WARNING from replace_file_with_symlink_if_filename_contains_white_spaces() the input file /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits is already a symlink and we do not allow symlinks on symlinks
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
It's a known telescope with plate solutions that are supposed to be good.
The input image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits has a WCS header - will blindly trust it is good...
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits' -> 'wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits'
This WCS solution (astrometrynet) will be kept as is, not refit by util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat 
Excluding image region:   190.0  1039.0   192.0  1041.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   226.0  1548.0   228.0  1550.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   351.0  1875.0   353.0  1877.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   501.0  5912.0   503.0  5914.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   638.0  5545.0   640.0  5547.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   724.0  2731.0   726.0  2733.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   883.0  1376.0   885.0  1378.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   901.0  3972.0   903.0  3974.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1151.0   918.0  1153.0   920.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1157.0   135.0  1159.0   137.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding more image regions!.. (will not print them all)
Excluded a total of 50 image regions  (defined in bad_region.lst).
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=0, blended=233, bad_region=0, passed=3722
Got 3722 stars (including 3488 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat 
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 3722 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 937.4'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 937.4 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
                    catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013019 (46.9 arcsec)
                    catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
                    catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
                    catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010416 (37.5 arcsec)

ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 333 to 388 (Dec -23.3 to -12.6)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 3072 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 3059 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 3059 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.37" 
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 3059 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 3722 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.37" 

ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 333 to 388 (Dec -23.3 to -12.6)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 3072 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 3059 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 3722 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.40" 
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 3059 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 3722 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.40" 
Excluding outliers - 3059 stars left (next iteration limit 3364)
Stop iterations.


 The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)

SIP_REFIT: util/identify.sh trusts the WCS of wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits (astrometrynet) - keeping it, no refit (set VAST_FORCE_SIP_REFIT=1 to refit anyway)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits N_match=3059 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.457 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.373 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.526 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.476 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.464 n_q1=755 n_q2=782 n_q3=849 n_q4=673 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.153
The image catalog is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
 ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits -region wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.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.GrS2RjoJoS (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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits 605.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat 
Excluding image region:   190.0  1039.0   192.0  1041.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   226.0  1548.0   228.0  1550.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   351.0  1875.0   353.0  1877.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   501.0  5912.0   503.0  5914.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   638.0  5545.0   640.0  5547.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   724.0  2731.0   726.0  2733.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   883.0  1376.0   885.0  1378.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   901.0  3972.0   903.0  3974.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1151.0   918.0  1153.0   920.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1157.0   135.0  1159.0   137.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding more image regions!.. (will not print them all)
Excluded a total of 50 image regions  (defined in bad_region.lst).
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=0, blended=130, bad_region=0, passed=2407
Got 2407 stars (including 2274 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat 
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 2407 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
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 332 to 390 (Dec -23.5 to -12.3)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 2011 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 2004 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 2003 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.31" 
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 2004 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 2406 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.31" 

ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 332 to 390 (Dec -23.5 to -12.3)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 2013 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 2004 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 2406 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.32" 
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 2004 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 2406 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.32" 
Excluding outliers - 2004 stars left (next iteration limit 2204)
Stop iterations.


 The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)

SIP_REFIT: SIP order 2 trial: matched=2004 robust_rms=9.870 arcsec worst_quadrant_rms=17.012 arcsec
SIP_REFIT: SIP order 3 trial: matched=2004 robust_rms=0.384 arcsec worst_quadrant_rms=0.412 arcsec
SIP_REFIT: SIP order 5 trial: matched=2004 robust_rms=0.315 arcsec worst_quadrant_rms=0.371 arcsec
SIP_REFIT: selected SIP order 5
SIP_REFIT: order=5 matched=2004 robust_rms_before=0.939 arcsec robust_rms_before_corrected=0.340 arcsec robust_rms_after=0.315 arcsec worst_quadrant_rms_before=0.415 worst_quadrant_rms_after=0.371
verification OK: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
verification OK: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Image size: 941.0'x626.7'  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: 22:12:59.402 -18:00:02.52 J2000 4789.000 3195.000 

 ### Converting SExtractor-derived pixel positions to celestial coordinates using xy2sky from WCSTools ###
 ### Converted positions of 2407 stars ###
'wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat' -> 'vast_debug_catalog_before_xy2sky_correction.cat.log'
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/correct_sextractor_wcs_catalog_usingxy2sky249520.tmp' -> 'vast_debug_catalog_after_xy2sky_correction.cat.log'
SIP_REFIT: applied the refit solution (order 5, robust RMS 0.939 -> 0.315 arcsec)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits N_match=2004 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.321 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.401 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.381 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.274 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.289 n_q1=530 n_q2=390 n_q3=609 n_q4=475 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.248
The image catalog is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
 ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits -region wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.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.kOjdu7sFgS (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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits 605.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat 
Excluding image region:   190.0  1039.0   192.0  1041.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   226.0  1548.0   228.0  1550.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   351.0  1875.0   353.0  1877.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   501.0  5912.0   503.0  5914.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   638.0  5545.0   640.0  5547.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   724.0  2731.0   726.0  2733.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   883.0  1376.0   885.0  1378.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   901.0  3972.0   903.0  3974.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1151.0   918.0  1153.0   920.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1157.0   135.0  1159.0   137.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding more image regions!.. (will not print them all)
Excluded a total of 50 image regions  (defined in bad_region.lst).
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=0, blended=132, bad_region=0, passed=2452
Got 2452 stars (including 2319 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat 
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 2452 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
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 332 to 390 (Dec -23.5 to -12.3)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 2043 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 2036 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 2035 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.32" 
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 2036 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 2451 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.32" 

ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 332 to 390 (Dec -23.5 to -12.3)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 2045 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 2038 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 2452 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.33" 
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 2038 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 2452 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.33" 
Excluding outliers - 2038 stars left (next iteration limit 2239)
Stop iterations.


 The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)

SIP_REFIT: SIP order 2 trial: matched=2038 robust_rms=10.248 arcsec worst_quadrant_rms=18.643 arcsec
SIP_REFIT: SIP order 3 trial: matched=2038 robust_rms=0.404 arcsec worst_quadrant_rms=0.422 arcsec
SIP_REFIT: SIP order 5 trial: matched=2038 robust_rms=0.315 arcsec worst_quadrant_rms=0.395 arcsec
SIP_REFIT: selected SIP order 5
SIP_REFIT: order=5 matched=2038 robust_rms_before=0.962 arcsec robust_rms_before_corrected=0.351 arcsec robust_rms_after=0.315 arcsec worst_quadrant_rms_before=0.447 worst_quadrant_rms_after=0.395
verification OK: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
verification OK: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Image size: 941.0'x626.7'  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: 22:12:56.714 -18:00:11.45 J2000 4789.000 3195.000 

 ### Converting SExtractor-derived pixel positions to celestial coordinates using xy2sky from WCSTools ###
 ### Converted positions of 2452 stars ###
'wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat' -> 'vast_debug_catalog_before_xy2sky_correction.cat.log'
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/vast_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/correct_sextractor_wcs_catalog_usingxy2sky249519.tmp' -> 'vast_debug_catalog_after_xy2sky_correction.cat.log'
SIP_REFIT: applied the refit solution (order 5, robust RMS 0.962 -> 0.315 arcsec)
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits N_match=2038 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.327 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.419 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.390 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.267 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.271 n_q1=564 n_q2=399 n_q3=606 n_q4=469 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.283
The image catalog is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
 ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits -region wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.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=Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits sigma_overall=0.401 worst_q_ratio=1.316
ref2=Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits sigma_overall=0.457 worst_q_ratio=1.153
new1=fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits sigma_overall=0.321 worst_q_ratio=1.248
new2=fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits sigma_overall=0.327 worst_q_ratio=1.283
reference average sigma_overall=0.429 worst_q_ratio=1.2345
warn-on-ratio threshold: 2.0x reference
###################################

Astrometric residual vector field (catalog-matched stars):

plot_astrometric_residuals_xy.py: wrote wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404_astrometric_residuals.png (3774 matched stars from wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals, image 9576x6388, median residual 0.36 arcsec)


plot_astrometric_residuals_xy.py: wrote wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408_astrometric_residuals.png (3059 matched stars from wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals, image 9576x6388, median residual 0.41 arcsec)


plot_astrometric_residuals_xy.py: wrote wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232_astrometric_residuals.png (2004 matched stars from wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals, image 9576x6388, median residual 0.26 arcsec)


plot_astrometric_residuals_xy.py: wrote wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233_astrometric_residuals.png (2038 matched stars from wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat.astrometric_residuals, image 9576x6388, median residual 0.26 arcsec)


Copying WCS-calibrated images back to input directory
Saving fully-calibrated image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
INFO: FPACK_FULLY_CALIBRATED_IMAGE=no (not compressing the image)
'wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits' -> '/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits'
Saving fully-calibrated image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
INFO: FPACK_FULLY_CALIBRATED_IMAGE=no (not compressing the image)
'wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits' -> '/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits'
Preparing the HTML report for the field Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 with default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 22:31:32.89 -23:09:54.8:  99.00 +/- 99.00  edge
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2:  14.97 +/- 99.00  upperlimit
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2:  14.74 +/- 99.00  upperlimit
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 22:31:32.89 -23:09:54.8:  99.00 +/- 99.00  edge
Forced photometry filter REJECTED candidate at 22:31:32.89 -23:09:54.8: at least one reference image reported edge (off-image or aperture/annulus past image boundary); cannot perform the forced-photometry cross-check
Adding exclusion_list_local.txt__out20086.dat to exclusion_list_local.txt
make_report_in_HTML.sh Phase 1 (network queries): 5s
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: 1s
  
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Considering the candidate 20036_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 20036_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 2     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    9.65    22:19:54.39 -14:24:07.1   5676 5419   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

**** FOUND  22:19:54.39 -14:24:07.1 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
  
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Considering the candidate 20056_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 20056_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 1     2026 08 06.27905    2461258.77905    10.26    22:31:32.89 -23:09:54.8   7560 0193   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Discovery image 2     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    10.01    22:31:32.88 -23:09:54.7   7566 0194   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

  
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Considering the candidate 20086_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
Preparing report for the candidate 20086_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
make_report_in_HTML.sh Phase 2 (HTML assembly): 0s
make_report_in_HTML.sh TOTAL: 6s
Prepared the HTML report for the field Aqr-06-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 ####
21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2
wait
*------ default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL ------*
'default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL' -> 'default.sex'
Starting VaST with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL

  ./vast --noflagimage --starmatchraius 5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
  
SExtractor catalog cache: saved Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.cat to cache
SExtractor catalog cache: saved Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.cat to cache
VaST run complete with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL
The four input images were /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Checking WCS cache directory local_wcs_cache
Found WCS cache directory local_wcs_cache
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Creating symlink local_wcs_cache/wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits exists and is non-empty
wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits exists and is non-empty
wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits exists and is non-empty
wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits exists and is non-empty
###################################
# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits (1st reference image)
verification OK: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Image size: 937.2'x624.3'  15.6(deg)x10.4(deg)  9576x6388 pix
Image scale: 5.87"/pix along the X axis and 5.86"/pix along the Y axis
Image center: 22:13:20.135 -18:00:18.13 J2000 4789.000 3195.000 
###################################
The image scale is 5.87"/pix, setting the soft and hard astrometric limits for filtering second-epoch detections: 5.9" and 8.8"
###################################
# fov_of_wcs_calibrated_image.sh output for wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits (1st new image)
verification OK: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Image size: 940.9'x626.7'  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: 22:12:59.372 -18:00:01.65 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 22:13:20.135 -18:00:18.13
Second-epoch image center 22:12:59.372 -18:00:01.65
Angular distance between the image centers 0.0824 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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits (2nd new image)
verification OK: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Image size: 940.9'x626.7'  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: 22:12:56.685 -18:00:10.62 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 22:13:20.135 -18:00:18.13
Second-epoch image center 22:12:56.685 -18:00:10.62
Angular distance between the image centers 0.0929 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  22:12:59.372 -18:00:01.65
Second-epoch second image center 22:12:56.685 -18:00:10.62
Angular distance between the image centers 0.01094 deg.
###################################
Running solve_plate_with_UCAC5...
Preparing for a parallel run
Running  util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2  /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits &> /tmp/tmp.W2KPaoqeMo
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Running  util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2  /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits &> /tmp/tmp.PGlfMCtfrE
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Running  util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2  /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits &> /tmp/tmp.GMU5sosBDs
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Running  util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 --no_photometric_catalog --iterations 2  /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits &> /tmp/tmp.J5xnekrwRR
Parallel run for /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Calibrating the magnitude scale
Found non-empty wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits and wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits and wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat 
Found non-empty wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits and wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat
The reference image (wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits) and catalog (wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat) found
'wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat' -> 'wcsmag.cat'
Read 27785 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 324.8957 to 341.7911 deg, Dec -23.2683 to -12.6150 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 324.8957 to 341.7911 deg, Dec -23.2683 to -12.6150 deg
Loaded 5172 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): 4205 out of 4428 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 4428 out of 27785 detected stars.
The calibration function type and coefficients are written to calib.txt_param
util/calibrate_magnitude_scale 0.000000 1.000000 22.408900
a=0.000000 b=1.000000 c=22.408900
From vast_summary.log: estimated ref. image limiting mag.:  -7.84
Updating vast_summary.log: Estimated ref. image limiting mag.:  14.57

Updated vast_limiting_magnitude.log with calibrated magnitudes
Working...
Please, PLEASE, be patient!!!
All lightcurves processed!  =)
Estimated ref. image limiting mag.:  14.57

Lightcurve magnitude calibration plot:


Preparing per-reference-image forced-photometry calibration (method=tycho2 band=V)
Read 27785 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 324.8957 to 341.7911 deg, Dec -23.2683 to -12.6150 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 324.8957 to 341.7911 deg, Dec -23.2683 to -12.6150 deg
Loaded 5172 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): 4205 out of 4428 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 4428 out of 27785 detected stars.
util/calibrate_single_image_with_tycho2.sh: calibrated wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits via Tycho-2

Single-image forced-photometry magnitude calibration plot for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits:


Forced-photometry filter: reusing the VaST-run aperture from image00001.cat.aperture for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Forced-photometry filter: calibrated wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits -> calib.txt_param_ref_wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits (aperture=5.0)
Read 25204 stars from the SExtractor catalog wcsmag.cat
Detected star coordinate range: RA 324.8815 to 341.8122 deg, Dec -23.2603 to -12.5946 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 324.8815 to 341.8122 deg, Dec -23.2603 to -12.5946 deg
Loaded 5184 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): 4264 out of 4457 total matches.
Matched with Tycho-2 4457 out of 25204 detected stars.
util/calibrate_single_image_with_tycho2.sh: calibrated wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits via Tycho-2

Single-image forced-photometry magnitude calibration plot for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits:


Forced-photometry filter: reusing the VaST-run aperture from image00002.cat.aperture for wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Forced-photometry filter: calibrated wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits -> calib.txt_param_ref_wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits (aperture=4.8)
____ End of magnitude calibration ____
Applying consolidated magnitude filters...
Preparing the exclusion lists for this field
Done with filtering
Found 9 candidate transients before the final filtering.  (Hard limit: 10000)
Median FWHM seeing for isolated stars:
 2.2 pix  Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
 2.1 pix  Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
 2.8 pix  fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
 2.8 pix  fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Limiting magnitude estimates:
 14.6 mag.  Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
 14.4 mag.  Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
 13.4 mag.  fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
 13.4 mag.  fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
All-image limiting magnitude estimate:  13.4 (SNR )  13.0 (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 15.5 mag.
Waiting for UCAC5 plate solver
wait
############ /tmp/tmp.W2KPaoqeMo (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
WARNING from replace_file_with_symlink_if_filename_contains_white_spaces() the input file /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits is already a symlink and we do not allow symlinks on symlinks
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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits 571.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
WARNING from replace_file_with_symlink_if_filename_contains_white_spaces() the input file /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits is already a symlink and we do not allow symlinks on symlinks
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
It's a known telescope with plate solutions that are supposed to be good.
The input image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits has a WCS header - will blindly trust it is good...
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits' -> 'wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits'
This WCS solution (astrometrynet) will be kept as is, not refit by util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat 
Excluding image region:   190.0  1039.0   192.0  1041.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   226.0  1548.0   228.0  1550.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   351.0  1875.0   353.0  1877.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   501.0  5912.0   503.0  5914.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   638.0  5545.0   640.0  5547.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   724.0  2731.0   726.0  2733.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   883.0  1376.0   885.0  1378.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   901.0  3972.0   903.0  3974.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1151.0   918.0  1153.0   920.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1157.0   135.0  1159.0   137.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding more image regions!.. (will not print them all)
Excluded a total of 50 image regions  (defined in bad_region.lst).
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=10, blended=933, bad_region=0, passed=27775
Got 27775 stars (including 26812 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat 
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 27775 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 937.2'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 937.2 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
                    catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013017 (46.9 arcsec)
                    catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
                    catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
                    catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010413 (37.5 arcsec)

ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 333 to 388 (Dec -23.3 to -12.6)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 4398 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4379 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 4379 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.34" 
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4379 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 27775 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.33" 

ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 333 to 388 (Dec -23.3 to -12.6)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 4397 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4379 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 27775 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.33" 
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4379 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 27775 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.34" 
Excluding outliers - 4379 stars left (next iteration limit 4816)
Stop iterations.


 The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)

SIP_REFIT: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits is a symbolic link - not rewriting the WCS of whatever it points to, keeping the original solution
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits N_match=4379 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.386 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.328 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.492 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.341 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.439 n_q1=1233 n_q2=998 n_q3=1192 n_q4=956 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.277
The image catalog is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
 ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits -region wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.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.PGlfMCtfrE (6) ############
Parsing command line arguments...
WARNING from replace_file_with_symlink_if_filename_contains_white_spaces() the input file /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits is already a symlink and we do not allow symlinks on symlinks
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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits 571.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
WARNING from replace_file_with_symlink_if_filename_contains_white_spaces() the input file /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits is already a symlink and we do not allow symlinks on symlinks
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
It's a known telescope with plate solutions that are supposed to be good.
The input image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits has a WCS header - will blindly trust it is good...
'/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits' -> 'wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits'
This WCS solution (astrometrynet) will be kept as is, not refit by util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat 
Excluding image region:   190.0  1039.0   192.0  1041.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   226.0  1548.0   228.0  1550.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   351.0  1875.0   353.0  1877.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   501.0  5912.0   503.0  5914.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   638.0  5545.0   640.0  5547.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   724.0  2731.0   726.0  2733.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   883.0  1376.0   885.0  1378.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   901.0  3972.0   903.0  3974.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1151.0   918.0  1153.0   920.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1157.0   135.0  1159.0   137.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding more image regions!.. (will not print them all)
Excluded a total of 50 image regions  (defined in bad_region.lst).
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=14, blended=739, bad_region=0, passed=25190
Got 25190 stars (including 24414 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat 
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 25190 stars from the SExtractor catalog
Updated FoV from the plate-solved image: 937.4'
Seting catalog search parameters based on the expected field of view 937.4 arcmin
UCAC5 catalog search parameters:
                    catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_deg= 0.013019 (46.9 arcsec)
                    catalog_search_parameters->brightest_mag= 1.00
                    catalog_search_parameters->faintest_mag= 13.50
                    catalog_search_parameters->search_radius_second_step_deg 0.010416 (37.5 arcsec)

ITERATION 01 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 333 to 389 (Dec -23.3 to -12.6)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 4404 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4385 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 4385 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.37" 
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4385 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 25190 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
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 333 to 389 (Dec -23.3 to -12.6)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 4404 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4385 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 25190 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.37" 
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4385 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 25190 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.39" 
Excluding outliers - 4385 stars left (next iteration limit 4823)
Stop iterations.


 The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)

SIP_REFIT: wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits is a symbolic link - not rewriting the WCS of whatever it points to, keeping the original solution
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits N_match=4385 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.439 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.357 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.502 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.475 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.449 n_q1=1205 n_q2=1066 n_q3=1154 n_q4=960 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.144
The image catalog is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
 ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits -region wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.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.GMU5sosBDs (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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits 605.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat 
Excluding image region:   190.0  1039.0   192.0  1041.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   226.0  1548.0   228.0  1550.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   351.0  1875.0   353.0  1877.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   501.0  5912.0   503.0  5914.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   638.0  5545.0   640.0  5547.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   724.0  2731.0   726.0  2733.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   883.0  1376.0   885.0  1378.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   901.0  3972.0   903.0  3974.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1151.0   918.0  1153.0   920.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1157.0   135.0  1159.0   137.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding more image regions!.. (will not print them all)
Excluded a total of 50 image regions  (defined in bad_region.lst).
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=3, blended=332, bad_region=2, passed=14438
Got 14438 stars (including 14083 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat 
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 14438 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
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 332 to 390 (Dec -23.5 to -12.2)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 4405 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4384 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 4384 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.39" 
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4384 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 14438 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.37" 

ITERATION 02 -- talking to VizieR, this might be slow!
UCAC5 search strategy: trying local copy first
Found a local copy of UCAC5
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 332 to 390 (Dec -23.5 to -12.2)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 4406 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4383 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 14438 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.38" 
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4383 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 14438 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.39" 
Excluding outliers - 4383 stars left (next iteration limit 4822)
Stop iterations.


 The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)

SIP_REFIT: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits is a symbolic link - not rewriting the WCS of whatever it points to, keeping the original solution
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits N_match=4383 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.407 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.520 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.493 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.360 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.332 n_q1=1124 n_q2=821 n_q3=1409 n_q4=1029 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.278
The image catalog is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
 ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits -region wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.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.J5xnekrwRR (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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/util/wcs_image_calibration.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits 605.0
Entering WCS image calibration mode.
ORIGINAL_FITSFILE=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
FITSFILE before on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
FITSFILE after on_the_fly=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
verification OK: /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
WCS_IMAGE_NAME=wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
WCS-calibrated image found: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Checking if the catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits alredy exist and is non-empty...
Catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat corresponding to the image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits found.
The catalog is in the new format, as expected.
The plate-solved (WCS-calibrated) image is saved to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 is preparing to read a catalog corresponding to the image /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
WCS catalog name: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat 
Excluding image region:   190.0  1039.0   192.0  1041.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   226.0  1548.0   228.0  1550.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   351.0  1875.0   353.0  1877.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   501.0  5912.0   503.0  5914.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   638.0  5545.0   640.0  5547.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   724.0  2731.0   726.0  2733.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   883.0  1376.0   885.0  1378.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:   901.0  3972.0   903.0  3974.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1151.0   918.0  1153.0   920.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding image region:  1157.0   135.0  1159.0   137.0  (defined in bad_region.lst)
Excluding more image regions!.. (will not print them all)
Excluded a total of 50 image regions  (defined in bad_region.lst).
SExtractor catalog parsing summary: zero_flux=0, no_flux_err=0, no_mag=0, no_mag_err=0, low_SNR=5, blended=327, bad_region=2, passed=14575
Got 14575 stars (including 14227 good ones) from the SExtractor catalog wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat 
util/solve_plate_with_UCAC5 got 14575 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
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 332 to 390 (Dec -23.5 to -12.2)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 4403 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4380 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 4380 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.40" 
Removing outliers...
Correcting the measured astrometric positions...
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4380 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 14575 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
UCAC5 local query limit 5000: matching up to 5000 detected stars, deepening the UCAC5 window to mag 15.50
Reading UCAC5 zone files...
Searching UCAC5 zones 332 to 390 (Dec -23.5 to -12.2)
Done reading UCAC5 zone files...
Matched 4406 stars with the local copy of UCAC5.
The local UCAC5 search seems to be a success
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4381 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 14575 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.39" 
Accuracy estimation diagnostic: 4381 matched stars entering correct_measured_positions(), 14575 with non-zero local correction accuracy
Estimated accuracy of the plate solution: 0.40" 
Excluding outliers - 4381 stars left (next iteration limit 4818)
Stop iterations.


 The field is successfully solved and matched with the astrometric catalog! :)

SIP_REFIT: wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits is a symbolic link - not rewriting the WCS of whatever it points to, keeping the original solution
WCS_QUALITY_DIAG: file=fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits N_match=4381 sigma_overall_arcsec=0.416 sigma_q1_arcsec=0.521 sigma_q2_arcsec=0.495 sigma_q3_arcsec=0.357 sigma_q4_arcsec=0.352 n_q1=1171 n_q2=836 n_q3=1353 n_q4=1021 worst_quadrant_to_overall_ratio=1.253
The image catalog is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat.ucac5
The DS9 region file with the matched stars is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
You may view it with the command:
 ds9 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits -region wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits.wcscat.ds9.reg
The astrometric residuals vector field is written to wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.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_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Saving fully-calibrated image wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.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_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/wcs_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits
Preparing the HTML report for the field Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 22:31:32.87 -23:09:54.9:  99.00 +/- 99.00  edge
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 22:21:19.95 -13:40:05.6:  15.24 +/- 99.00  upperlimit
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 22:07:32.63 -14:30:38.7:  11.79 +/- 0.02  detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 21:52:38.62 -15:49:23.4:  13.01 +/- 0.05  detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-21_04-12-11_20.00sec_4.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits at 22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1:  12.15 +/- 0.02  detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 22:31:32.87 -23:09:54.9:  99.00 +/- 99.00  edge
Forced photometry filter REJECTED candidate at 22:31:32.87 -23:09:54.9: at least one reference image reported edge (off-image or aperture/annulus past image boundary); cannot perform the forced-photometry cross-check
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 22:07:32.63 -14:30:38.7:  11.74 +/- 0.02  detection
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 22:21:19.95 -13:40:05.6:  15.02 +/- 99.00  upperlimit
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 21:52:38.62 -15:49:23.4:  13.15 +/- 0.07  detection
Forced photometry reference-image weighted average:  11.77 +/- 0.01
Forced photometry reference-image weighted average:  13.06 +/- 0.04
Forced photometry filter REJECTED candidate at 22:07:32.63 -14:30:38.7: ref_mag=11.77 +/- 0.01 new_mean_mag=11.8083 delta=-0.04 (need > 0.90)
Forced photometry filter REJECTED candidate at 21:52:38.62 -15:49:23.4: ref_mag=13.06 +/- 0.04 new_mean_mag=12.9635 delta=0.10 (need > 0.90)
Forced photometry on wcs_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-06-23_04-33-50_20.00sec_5.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits at 22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1:  12.26 +/- 0.03  detection
Forced photometry reference-image weighted average:  12.19 +/- 0.02
Forced photometry filter KEPT candidate at 22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1: ref_mag=12.19 +/- 0.02 new_mean_mag=11.1219 delta=1.07 (need > 0.90)
Adding exclusion_list_local.txt__out04953.dat to exclusion_list_local.txt
Adding exclusion_list_local.txt__out31254.dat to exclusion_list_local.txt
make_report_in_HTML.sh Phase 1 (network queries): 5s
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 31169_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 31169_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 1     2026 08 06.27905    2461258.77905    11.73    22:07:32.63 -14:30:38.4   3870 5245   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Discovery image 2     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    11.95    22:07:32.62 -14:30:39.1   3877 5247   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

  
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Considering the candidate 31209_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 31209_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 1     2026 08 06.27905    2461258.77905    9.97    22:31:32.90 -23:09:54.5   7560 0193   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Discovery image 2     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    9.77    22:31:32.84 -23:09:55.3   7566 0194   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

  
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Considering the candidate 31238_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 31238_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 2     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    10.69    21:47:04.53 -13:41:33.4   0827 5516   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

**** FOUND  21:47:04.56 -13:41:33.2 in the exclusion list exclusion_list_local.txt ****
  
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Considering the candidate 31254_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
Preparing report for the candidate 31254_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
  
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Considering the candidate 31321_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 31321_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 2     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    11.48    22:24:13.41 -19:47:42.7   6450 2200   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

**** FOUND  22:24:13.43 -19:47:42.6 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
  
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Considering the candidate 31572_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 31572_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 1     2026 08 06.27905    2461258.77905    12.90    21:52:38.62 -15:49:22.7   1760 4293   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-41-39_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0232.fits
Discovery image 2     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    13.07    21:52:38.61 -15:49:24.2   1767 4294   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

  
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Considering the candidate 04953_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
Preparing report for the candidate 04953_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
  
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Considering the candidate 23288_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 23288_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 3     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    9.78    22:19:54.41 -14:24:06.9   5676 5419   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

**** FOUND  22:19:54.40 -14:24:07.1 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
  
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Considering the candidate 04448_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233
The candidate 04448_fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233 did not pass the final checks
Discovery image 3     2026 08 06.27971    2461258.77971    11.34    22:12:50.90 -21:09:51.8   4889 1293   /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-08-06_CI_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_014441_TTUQ1b1x1_241589_McK1wscR/fd_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1_2026-08-06_01-42-37_20.00sec_-0.00C_LIGHTs_0233.fits

**** FOUND  22:12:50.93 -21:09:51.9 in the exclusion list exclusion_list.txt ****
make_report_in_HTML.sh Phase 2 (HTML assembly): 0s
make_report_in_HTML.sh TOTAL: 7s
Prepared the HTML report for the field Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL
*------ done with default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL ------*
#### The local exclusion list is exclusion_list_local.txt ####
21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2
22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1
22:21:19.95 -13:40:05.6
########### Completed Aqr-06-Q1b1x1 ###########
The analysis was running at tau
We are allowed to update the exclusion list at tau host
Found ../exclusion_list_TTUQ1.txt
#### The exclusion list before filtering-out asteroids, bad pixels and adding Gaia sources ####
21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2
22:21:19.95 -13:40:05.6
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21:47:04.54 -13:41:33.2  -- asteroid (will NOT add it to exclusion list)
22:21:19.95 -13:40:05.6  -- asteroid (will NOT add it to exclusion list)
22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1  -- not an asteroid (will add it to exclusion list)
renamed 'exclusion_list_index_html.txt_noasteroids' -> 'exclusion_list_index_html.txt'
22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1  -- does not seem to be a hot pixel (will add it to exclusion list)
renamed 'exclusion_list_index_html.txt_nohotpixels' -> 'exclusion_list_index_html.txt'
# Count candidates with no identification (that also don't look like hot pix)
22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1  -- a known variable star
Found 0 unidentified candidates (excluding asteroids, hot pixels and known variable stars).
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1 candidates found (excluding asteroids and hot pixels)
This does not look like a test run
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exclusion_list_gaiadr2.txt NOT FOUND
exclusion_list_apass.txt NOT FOUND
IS_THIS_TEST_RUN= NO   ALLOW_EXCLUSION_LIST_UPDATE= YES
#### Adding the following to the exclusion list ####
22:18:39.25 -20:54:03.1
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The observatory MPC code is V36
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Positions of planets computed with util/planet_finder/main.py for JD(UT)2461258.77904933 -observatory V36
07:45:58.13 +20:23:17.8 Mercury (-0.3mag)
11:55:53.96 -00:05:45.1 Venus (-4.3mag)
05:43:36.90 +23:32:46.9 Mars (1.3mag)
08:41:11.38 +18:47:46.3 Jupiter (-1.8mag)
00:56:32.76 +03:16:44.7 Saturn (0.6mag)
04:11:30.16 +20:56:21.7 Uranus (5.8mag)
00:16:12.60 +00:13:57.3 Neptune (7.7mag)
20:28:19.65 -23:29:25.7 Pluto (14.4mag)
02:50:37.58 +20:57:50.1 Moon (-10.3mag)
-rw-r--r-- 1 apache apache 363 Aug  6 01:46 planets.txt
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Positions of selected moons from JPL HORIZONS for JD(UT)2461258.77904933:
08:41:17.56 +18:47:19.9 Io (6.0mag)
08:41:07.22 +18:48:04.7 Europa (6.3mag)
08:41:08.70 +18:48:01.7 Ganymede (5.6mag)
08:40:58.16 +18:48:46.0 Callisto (6.7mag)
08:38:47.20 +18:45:58.3 Himalia (15.7mag)
08:41:09.60 +18:47:54.5 Thebe (16.6mag)
08:38:17.88 +18:44:52.9 Elara (17.7mag)
08:45:17.32 +18:28:09.3 Pasiphae (17.9mag)
08:44:29.96 +18:57:37.5 Carme (19.0mag)
00:56:30.23 +03:17:11.7 Titan (8.4mag)
00:56:26.89 +03:16:47.6 Rhea (9.7mag)
00:56:36.56 +03:15:07.5 Iapetus (11.1mag)
00:56:19.22 +03:16:58.5 Hyperion (14.4mag)
00:55:57.72 +03:10:11.0 Phoebe (16.5mag)
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Positions of selected spacecraft from JPL HORIZONS for JD(UT)2461258.77904933:
18:55:30.68 -24:01:20.4 JWST
17:17:01.88 +40:17:23.4 Chandra
09:53:58.90 -55:36:09.3 XMM-Newton
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Positions of bright comets computed with util/comet_finder/main.py for JD(UT)2461258.77904933 -observatory V36
03:11:27.39 +17:12:45.4 17.7mag P/1996 R2 (Lagerkvist)
18:02:23.34 -34:38:22.7 14.0mag P/2010 H2 (Vales)
06:51:58.31 -68:49:46.9 17.3mag C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein)
06:09:18.01 +32:57:09.6 17.7mag C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)
03:37:54.03 +36:45:39.8 16.7mag P/2021 N1 (ZTF)
22:40:13.89 +31:33:44.7 17.3mag C/2022 E2 (ATLAS)
06:41:32.41 +26:34:28.0 16.8mag C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS)
10:19:46.18 +28:33:25.6 17.0mag C/2022 QE78 (ATLAS)
09:27:33.41 +05:17:44.1 17.9mag C/2022 R6 (PANSTARRS)
15:12:09.68 -12:12:36.3 17.9mag P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS)
21:13:20.34 +66:13:33.9 17.9mag C/2023 H5 (Lemmon)
15:49:50.61 -12:45:15.7 14.3mag C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS)
08:05:54.14 +31:15:29.9 15.2mag C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos)
15:07:17.13 +15:36:58.1 17.7mag C/2024 G6 (ATLAS)
19:05:35.93 +42:57:55.8 13.7mag C/2024 J3 (ATLAS)
21:13:35.07 +49:04:57.1 17.6mag C/2024 R4 (PANSTARRS)
05:13:34.17 -12:59:35.4 15.5mag C/2024 T5 (ATLAS)
06:54:57.22 +24:29:53.2 17.9mag C/2025 J1 (Borisov)
07:29:58.50 -15:52:28.3 17.7mag C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS)
10:30:12.22 +21:01:39.5 17.3mag C/2025 V2 (Rankin)
12:56:58.40 +02:28:42.3 17.0mag C/2025 Y1 (ATLAS)
16:03:40.43 +78:00:47.8 16.8mag C/2026 A2 (Bok)
03:06:44.46 +46:08:47.9 17.1mag C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao)
11:45:11.59 +08:20:19.3 17.3mag A/2026 E1
21:56:10.40 -26:28:50.5 6.9mag 10P/Tempel
11:27:48.01 -03:16:47.4 16.2mag 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann
04:36:49.65 +32:16:02.4 18.0mag 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson
11:03:43.35 +05:16:42.4 17.2mag 63P/Wild
00:54:17.84 -05:22:49.4 15.4mag 65P/Gunn
05:31:07.75 +20:43:44.2 13.7mag 78P/Gehrels
20:39:44.37 -23:17:55.4 17.8mag 84P/Giclas
02:58:46.98 +13:32:38.9 16.7mag 88P/Howell
07:50:54.43 +27:55:16.3 16.1mag 93P/Lovas
04:00:53.20 +16:07:05.0 17.6mag 112P/Urata-Niijima
05:50:03.18 +30:30:34.5 16.3mag 114P/Wiseman-Skiff
09:13:52.78 +26:58:36.7 15.0mag 123P/West-Hartley
11:39:50.65 -09:31:10.8 17.1mag 124P/Mrkos
05:33:40.81 +21:11:10.4 16.1mag 128P/Shoemaker-Holt
06:25:10.83 +18:59:37.1 17.9mag 131P/Mueller
00:03:41.39 +03:25:20.6 17.6mag 139P/Vaisala-Oterma
03:21:33.33 -19:44:47.0 14.0mag 161P/Hartley-IRAS
07:09:25.96 +37:41:36.0 15.8mag 162P/SidingSpring
15:48:58.44 +39:32:15.3 12.3mag 169P/NEAT
02:39:24.66 +09:28:36.6 17.6mag 220P/McNaught
16:40:36.84 -09:56:54.1 17.6mag 235P/LINEAR
20:23:41.33 -52:50:57.0 17.8mag 259P/Garradd
03:16:26.79 +24:20:36.8 15.4mag 260P/McNaught
06:59:30.29 +37:45:14.2 17.3mag 295P/LINEAR
15:09:51.94 +03:21:10.4 17.7mag 391P/Kowalski
08:59:06.72 +18:28:16.8 17.9mag 450P/LONEOS
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List of recent ASAS-SN transients from https://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/asassn/transients.html :
22:08:07.63 -53:03:58.90  AT2026wek  2026-08-3.82 17.17
14:51:51.34 +66:13:24.60  ASASSN-26ev  2026-08-2.15 14.02
12:06:50.79 -36:16:06.20  SN2026wgm  2026-08-1.73 15.61
16:56:36.90 -59:29:26.00  ASASSN-26er  2026-07-25.82 15.09
01:21:27.83 -10:37:05.00  SN2026vbh  2026-07-25.61 15.97
21:17:31.59 +22:25:50.90  ASASSN-26eq  2026-07-24.37 15.13
18:53:36.89 +16:56:43.60  ASASSN-26ep  2026-07-23.47 -4.06
12:18:47.98 -30:48:47.50  ASASSN-26et  2026-07-22.76 13.98
13:00:47.82 +15:42:17.60  SN2026uwk  2026-07-21.75 16.38
18:52:31.11 -32:28:00.90  ASASSN-26en  2026-07-21.77 14.63
14:42:58.01 -62:32:59.10  ASASSN-26es  2026-07-20.79 15.36
20:12:45.57 -32:53:13.00  ASASSN-26em  2026-07-20.94 16.83
18:54:24.33 -46:11:51.70  ASASSN-26eu  2026-07-20.93 14.86
03:18:56.99 -80:55:10.40  AT2026ugi  2026-07-20.03 17.12
18:43:58.40 +24:22:41.80  ASASSN-26eo  2026-07-19.36 16.16
04:50:01.03 -02:22:33.80  ASASSN-26ej  2026-07-16.17 17.02
18:34:55.28 -31:41:00.90  ASASSN-26ek  2026-07-16.24 15.73
17:07:43.61 -44:21:53.50  ASASSN-26el  2026-07-15.86 16.01
14:45:08.35 +24:13:12.30  ASASSN-26ei  2026-07-16.17 16.46
10:00:46.44 -32:36:31.10  AT 2023mhb  2026-07-14.73 16.67
14:39:37.45 -11:22:36.20  AT 2026unl  2026-07-15.27 17.11
10:49:42.57 -11:25:55.80  ASASSN-26eh  2026-07-14.72 16.58
19:33:53.06 -07:15:00.80  ASASSN-22le  2026-07-14.15 15.5
02:45:40.52 -27:55:30.30  ASASSN-26ef  2026-07-12.35 15.86
23:26:43.80 +04:42:39.70  SN 2026qtn  2026-07-12.22 16.47
02:19:17.26 +28:57:15.40  ASASSN-26ec  2026-07-11.53 2.78
18:31:15.56 -05:34:31.50  AT2026stb  2026-07-11.28 -1.29
13:36:08.24 +23:29:05.00  AT2026pjf  2026-07-10.18 -0.72
17:33:39.82 +04:22:36.70  SN2026pir  2026-07-9.86 -0.66
11:21:41.26 -50:33:36.30  ASASSN-26ed  2026-07-8.8 -1.3
23:41:42.11 +26:29:49.10  AT2026qil  2026-07-9.3 16.15
20:21:30.50 -32:03:40.10  ASASSN-26ee  2026-07-7.22 15.53
19:37:44.09 -05:35:42.80  AT2026ryu  2026-07-7.17 14.88
11:06:55.46 -04:07:04.50  AT2026qqg  2026-07-5.01 16.82
19:07:23.69 -74:13:37.30  AT2026qly  2026-07-5.02 17.31
17:57:43.80 +27:18:40.10  ASASSN-26ea  2026-07-5.07 16.67
19:59:01.43 -32:07:34.30  ASASSN-26eb  2026-07-4.97 15.52
18:46:50.35 -57:44:13.20  SN 2026qqp  2026-07-5.03 -0.92
19:17:31.69 -39:55:29.90  ASASSN-26dz  2026-07-5.14 15.91
19:14:31.37 +12:03:52.90  AT 2026rdg  2026-07-3.43 11.81
04:05:50.09 -70:24:34.40  AT 2026qpr  2026-06-30.4 15.96
13:45:37.49 -05:59:35.80  SN 2026pub  2026-06-30.09 16.01
16:41:15.63 +39:17:14.70  SN 2026pel  2026-06-26.38 16.07
10:14:40.19 -35:38:21.30  ASASSN-26dy  2026-06-25.99 15.63
14:47:21.56 -40:15:51.30  ASASSN-26dv  2026-06-23.03 14.62
13:38:49.79 -77:21:06.70  ASASSN-26dw  2026-06-23.04 16.09
00:59:27.90 +33:08:13.20  SN 2026mke  2026-06-22.39 17.13
11:10:44.73 -30:20:45.50  SN 2026nmv  2026-06-22.06 16.56
21:36:15.68 -21:19:12.50  AT2026oxh  2026-06-22.15 17.14
17:31:38.38 -56:05:51.90  ASASSN-26dx  2026-06-22.02 14.72
14:10:13.44 -38:46:46.10  AT2026pvk  2026-06-22.06 16.53
20:56:47.23 -18:31:05.20  AT2026plb  2026-06-21.31 16.4
15:44:29.68 +21:00:59.30  SN2026ore  2026-06-21.29 17.57
23:50:05.98 -14:01:41.30  AT2026oxl  2026-06-21.52 17.64
17:36:54.73 -18:10:04.20  AT2026ouj  2026-06-20.92 15.15
00:34:04.08 -30:22:09.20  AT2026ntk  2026-06-18.09 17.34
20:49:13.39 +25:17:59.20  ASASSN-26du  2026-06-15.39 15.93
23:09:30.84 +32:40:42.00  SN2026oxc  2026-06-14.35 16.83
02:02:26.67 +32:04:22.70  AT2026ovz  2026-06-14.6 15.52
21:26:28.11 -72:31:19.50  AT2026nwc  2026-06-11 17.05
17:54:57.33 +26:32:34.20  SN 2026odc  2026-06-11.23 17.62
13:55:59.94 +17:30:37.20  SN 2026nyq  2026-06-11.1 16.24
00:50:45.14 -71:38:36.90  ASASSN-26dt  2026-06-11.13 10.22
14:42:19.73 +19:11:35.60  SN2026nyp  2026-06-10.3 16.32
12:23:23.92 +12:56:43.50  SN2026mta  2026-06-8.29 16.69
12:30:18.51 +47:12:33.20  SN2026oao  2026-06-9.32 17.02
10:51:05.21 -42:28:56.60  AT2026nvf  2026-06-8.12 16.75
13:50:22.48 -07:35:00.00  SN2026npn  2026-06-8.02 17.58
00:56:07.17 +43:01:43.20  ASASSN-26dq  2026-06-7.43 13.58
01:07:49.46 +41:59:43.70  SN 2026obc  2026-06-7.43 15.15
21:11:25.22 +14:14:31.90  ASASSN-26dr  2026-06-7.24 16.24
06:21:27.06 -65:16:42.00  ASASSN-26ds  2026-06-2.97 15.02
20:07:38.15 -21:07:05.40  SN2026mho  2026-05-25.18 -1.12
11:29:42.55 +79:01:03.10  AT2026min  2026-05-24.21 16.63
11:44:33.11 -68:48:32.90  ASASSN-26no  2026-05-24.03 8.35
19:00:42.82 -48:31:01.60  ASASSN-26dp  2026-05-22.31 -3.28
14:23:56.72 -58:37:47.60  ASASSN-26dn  2026-05-20.01 14.64
11:24:54.06 +47:57:01.60  AT2026nma  2026-05-20.29 15.46
21:27:08.58 +33:24:38.10  AT2026lli  2026-05-19.34 15.86
00:31:01.41 -13:38:51.70  AT2026nad  2026-05-19.39 15.34
15:16:06.61 -79:16:32.40  ASASSN-26dm  2026-05-19.03 14.44
11:24:25.21 -59:23:19.10  ASASSN-26dl  2026-05-18.02 13.55
13:45:51.52 -53:16:01.00  ASASSN-26dk  2026-05-18.16 12.96
02:05:49.69 -30:29:09.60  ASASSN-26dh  2026-05-18.43 15.37
17:50:22.87 -39:42:33.90  ASASSN-26dj  2026-05-17.05 15.7
01:13:11.60 -33:25:16.10  ASASSN-26dg  2026-05-13.41 16.8
16:44:31.77 -27:15:18.40  AT2026mhn  2026-05-12.33 15.8
09:46:31.08 -33:41:51.00  ASASSN-26di  2026-05-12.14 14.63
21:23:11.57 -19:09:45.00  AT2026kwu  2026-05-12.26 16.9
14:20:14.30 -30:20:51.90  AT2026ktm  2026-05-12.06 17.21
14:41:39.01 -37:13:46.40  AT2026lkm  2026-05-11.18 16.89
12:59:50.45 -10:58:38.80  SN2026kep  2026-05-9.06 17.5
13:37:29.61 -29:50:30.90  AT2026lkd  2026-05-9.09 17.23
09:46:42.01 -14:52:03.60  SN2026kmo  2026-05-8.99 17.51
15:03:05.28 +22:02:03.40  AT2026lxf  2026-05-8.07 13.88
10:23:49.41 -20:57:25.30  ASASSN-26df  2026-05-8.21 16.52
22:14:40.56 +05:04:51.60  2026lda  2026-05-7.56 16.2
21:35:33.81 -14:05:16.30  ASASSN-26de  2026-05-6.29 14.51
16:21:49.13 -61:36:14.60  ASASSN-26dd  2026-05-5.15 15.93
14:26:40.22 -24:48:37.50  AT2026lig  2026-05-4.27 14.63
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Truncated list of TOCP transients from http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/tocp.html :
00:42:51.20 +41:16:59.4  PNV J00425120+4116594  2022-10-26.135  19.3mag
12:24:25.10 +28:47:12.0  TCP J12242510+2847120  2026-05-31.6015  14.8mag
00:56:07.13 +43:01:40.6  TCP J00560713+4301406  2026-06-01.4135  12.2mag
00:42:41.64 +41:15:16.2  PNV J00424164+4115162  2026-06-02.029  17.4mag
00:42:38.68 +41:15:58.2  PNV J00423868+4115582  2026-06-05.1224  19.97Umag
19:00:42.95 -48:31:01.7  PNV J19004295-4831017  2026-05-25.0752  14.2mag
09:55:21.28 +69:02:52.6  PNV J09552128+6902526  2026-06-13.933  18.9mag
19:51:21.42 +37:06:40.0  TCP J19512142+3706400  2026-06-17.2942  16.8mag
19:57:03.87 +37:41:46.4  TCP J19570387+3741464  2026-06-18.2638  17.5mag
00:42:32.04 +41:10:28.3  PNV J00423204+4110283  2026-06-26.059  16.6mag
02:19:17.36 +28:57:15.8  TCP J02191736+2857158  2026-07-12.3549  12.5mag
00:44:56.43 +41:57:41.6  PNV J00445643+4157416  2026-07-13.8026  17.98Cmag
00:42:55.36 +41:17:27.0  PNV J00425536+4117270  2026-07-20.1813  17.7mag
20:35:43.64 +61:31:32.9  TCP J20354364+6131329  2026-07-20.5443  14.4mag
21:17:31.48 +22:25:51.0  TCP J21173148+2225510  2026-07-23.5577  14.8mag
00:41:24.04 +40:49:02.8  PNV J00412404+4049028  2026-07-25.0157  18.7mag
00:43:04.26 +41:02:28.6  PNV J00430426+4102286  2026-07-26.1512  20mag
14:51:51.40 +66:13:24.0  TCP J14515140+6613240  2026-07-29.2561  13.5mag
00:43:06.15 +41:22:08.2  PNV J00430615+4122082  2026-07-30.0085  19.4mag
00:41:33.23 +41:10:12.2  PNV J00413323+4110122  2026-08-02.8913  17.1mag
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Truncated list of recent TNS transients from https://www.wis-tns.org/ :
09:39:31.292 -08:28:35.35  AT 2026vla  2026-02-21.40 20.65
17:07:24.157 +32:28:59.94  AT 2026vkz  2026-06-16.33 21.89
18:55:34.805 +34:42:05.78  AT 2026vky  2026-06-22.39 21.01
15:27:13.875 -10:50:21.14  AT 2026vkx  2026-06-14.35 20.55
13:36:43.476 +25:28:01.16  AT 2026vkw  2026-06-25.38 20.6
04:43:04.292 -16:08:54.64  AT 2026vkv  2026-01-12.30 21.72
04:48:25.928 -18:19:58.05  AT 2026vku  2026-01-26.25 21.35
12:55:24.686 +13:58:33.13  AT 2026vkt  2026-06-05.34 21.42
11:39:28.884 +47:23:59.43  AT 2026vks  2026-01-14.61 21.82
10:26:55.799 -14:09:20.42  AT 2026vkr  2026-01-13.55 21.98
12:26:22.284 +20:06:25.68  AT 2026vkq  2026-02-13.60 20.86
12:08:12.778 +41:30:56.83  AT 2026vkp  2026-06-15.27 20.88
05:11:50.298 -12:02:24.75  AT 2026vko  2026-02-15.23 20.49
00:35:37.087 -45:29:22.45  AT 2026vkn  2026-06-26.42 23.13
04:11:06.535 -49:23:35.67  AT 2026vkm  2026-07-09.42 22.31
23:40:19.411 -26:01:53.34  AT 2026vkl  2026-07-20.59 21.47
22:23:27.160 +00:54:32.97  AT 2026vkk  2026-07-14.55 21.17
21:14:05.875 -09:55:36.50  AT 2026vkj  2026-07-20.46 21.9
17:17:56.970 +19:09:32.22  AT 2026vki  2026-07-19.39 21.8
17:18:18.165 +24:21:20.44  AT 2026vkh  2026-07-19.40 21.78
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=== Transient Factory Profiling ===
Started: Thu Aug  6 01:46:34 CDT 2026
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TIMING SExtractor: 2 seconds
TIMING matching_and_photometry: 0 seconds
TIMING lightcurve_write: 0 seconds
TIMING select_aperture: 1 seconds
    VAST_RUN_default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1: 3s (0.05 min)
    WCS_CACHE_SETUP: 0s (0.00 min)
    WCS_CALIBRATION_AND_EPHEMERIS: 21s (0.35 min)
    PLATE_VERIFY_AND_POINTING: 0s (0.00 min)
    UCAC5_PLATE_SOLVING: 0s (0.00 min)
    MAGNITUDE_CALIBRATION: 6s (0.10 min)
    MAGCAL_SANITY_CHECK: 0s (0.00 min)
      FILTER_MAGNITUDE_CONSOLIDATED: 0s (0.00 min)
      FILTER_FRAME_EDGE: 0s (0.00 min)
      FILTER_SECOND_EPOCH_VERIFY: 0s (0.00 min)
    CANDIDATE_FILTERING_TOTAL: 0s (0.00 min)
    EXCLUSION_LIST_PREPARATION: 0s (0.00 min)
    SEEING_AND_LIMITING_MAG: 0s (0.00 min)
    WAIT_FOR_UCAC5: 3s (0.05 min)
    WCS_IMAGE_ARCHIVING: 0s (0.00 min)
    HTML_REPORT: 6s (0.10 min)
  SE_CONFIG_default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1: 39s (0.65 min)
TIMING SExtractor: 5 seconds
TIMING matching_and_photometry: 1 seconds
TIMING lightcurve_write: 2 seconds
TIMING select_aperture: 1 seconds
    VAST_RUN_default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL: 9s (0.15 min)
    WCS_CACHE_SETUP: 0s (0.00 min)
    WCS_CALIBRATION_AND_EPHEMERIS: 1s (0.02 min)
    PLATE_VERIFY_AND_POINTING: 0s (0.00 min)
    UCAC5_PLATE_SOLVING: 0s (0.00 min)
    MAGNITUDE_CALIBRATION: 9s (0.15 min)
    MAGCAL_SANITY_CHECK: 0s (0.00 min)
      FILTER_MAGNITUDE_CONSOLIDATED: 0s (0.00 min)
      FILTER_FRAME_EDGE: 0s (0.00 min)
      FILTER_SECOND_EPOCH_VERIFY: 0s (0.00 min)
    CANDIDATE_FILTERING_TOTAL: 0s (0.00 min)
    EXCLUSION_LIST_PREPARATION: 0s (0.00 min)
    SEEING_AND_LIMITING_MAG: 0s (0.00 min)
    WAIT_FOR_UCAC5: 0s (0.00 min)
    WCS_IMAGE_ARCHIVING: 0s (0.00 min)
    HTML_REPORT: 7s (0.12 min)
  SE_CONFIG_default.sex.telephoto_lens_vSTL: 26s (0.43 min)
FIELD_Aqr-06-Q1b1x1: 76s (1.27 min)
=======================================
TOTAL_RUNTIME: 79s (1.32 min)
Finished: Thu Aug  6 01:47:53 CDT 2026