In a message dated 96-07-29 17:07:57 EDT, you write: << Thanks, Bob! Is it OK to use some kind of standard abbr. when reporting, though? (Using "possible Eta Perseid" usually won't fit in tabular data, for instance). What should we use in these cases? Lew >> ---- Lew, try using an * beside the number and below under notes explain yourself or just simply write something like: Possible eta Perseid. george Z.