Re: 'The Astronomer' variable I have noticed on the TA website the new variable called J0712+296. I had frequently seen this name (and GEMJ0712+296) in reports to VSNET. I haven't had even any idea this name comes from the TA. What is the difference between 'J'-series and the TAV/TASV series? Should we use designation or should we avoid (as in Q cases) using this? [The variable had been apparently independently noted by Wakuda, with a tentative designation of WSV45. If the identification had been noticed earlier, the nature of the object might have been revealed years ago]. Regards, Taichi Kato