[vsnet-j 366] TA Q-numbers

[Taichi Kato <tkato>]

TA Q-numbers

　その後のやりとりが続いていますが、

> It should also be borne in mind that the 'Q' numbering system is not
> restricted to new variables but potential discoveries of comets,
> asteroids, novae, supernovae etc. 
> 
> By definition, 'Q' numbers are NOT designations and we do NOT publish
> them (nor do we intend to do so) since the vast majority of such claims
> are false alarms. I would much appreciate it if you could avoid logging
> observations with 'Q' numbers.
> 
> However where, later, a variable star receives a 'TAV' or TASV'
> designation, the chart issued does have a footnote commenting on the 'Q'
> number but a clear designation at the top so the correct reporting name
> seems perfectly unambiguous.   

　ということで、TAV,TASVでの報告はよいが、Q 番号では報告しないで欲しい、と
　いうことだそうです。今後の変光星データ報告や新変光星発見の際の参考にして
　いただければ幸いです。