[vsnet-chat 1389] Re: naming USNO stars

["Fraser Farrell" <fraserf@dove.net.au>]

G'day all,

One simple way to distinguish between A1.0 and A2.0 stars:

- for A1.0 stars, retain the existing designations (eg: USNO 1234.56789)

- for A2.0 stars, use a version digit after "USNO" (eg: USNO2 1234.56789)

This scheme easily extends to A3.0, 4.0, etc when they are released.  A1.0 
stars might also be designated by a version digit (eg: USNO1 1234.56789),
but I think there are enough synonyms already for some stars!


> It's a happy news to hear of a large number of 'new' stars.  I wonder
> how the CBAT will treat the formarly USNO-designated and announced variable
> stars, such as USNO 1425.09823278.  I hope the GCVS team could give some
> permanent name before confusion occurs.



cheers,
Fraser Farrell

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