Editing Astronomical naming conventions (section)

=== Variable stars ===
{{main article|Variable star designation}}
Variable stars are assigned designations in a variable star scheme that is based on a variation of the [[Bayer designation]] format, with an identifying label preceding the [[Latin language|Latin]] genitive of the name of the [[constellation]] in which the star lies. Such designations mark them as variable stars. Examples include [[R Cygni]], [[RR Lyrae]], and [[V1331 Cygni]]. The [[International Astronomical Union]] delegates the task to the [[Sternberg Astronomical Institute]] in Moscow, Russia.