THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VARIABLE STAR OBSERVERS 25 Birch Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA Tel. 617-354-0484 Fax 617-354-0665 ANNOUNCEMENT OF * * * AAVSO NEWS FLASH No. 378 * * * December 23, 1998 Stars Included: 0207-63 WX HYI, 0401+50 FO PER, 0409-71 VW HYI, 0518+00 BI ORI 0744-23 BV PUP, 0804+28 YZ CNC, 0945+12 X LEO, 1207-43 MU CEN _____________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: NO NEWS FLASHES FROM DECEMBER 24, 1998 TO JANUARY 4, 1999 The AAVSO Headquarters will be operating with a reduced staff from Thursay, December 24, 1998 to Monday, January 4, 1999, because of vacations scheduled during the holiday season. We will not be issueing any News Flashes during this time (unless extraordinary circumstances arise). The Quick Look file with the reported current observations will be updated and available through the AAVSO web site. We wish you and your loved ones Happy Holiday Season and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! _____________________________________________________________________________ The News Flashes may be viewed through the following web site: http://vsnet.aavso.org If you would like to subscribe directly to the AAVSO News Flash (free of charge) You may do so by visiting the following web page: http://vsnet.aavso.org/mailinglists.stm Good observing! Janet A. Mattei Director AAVSO _____________________________________________________________________________