Astrophysical Journal Letters

SJR Rank #450H-index: 227SJR: 3.878Best quartile: Q1Open AccessAPC: US$2,400Listed in DOAJ
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Publisher

American Astronomical Society

Country

United Kingdom

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202501234

Subject Categories

  • Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ1
  • Space and Planetary ScienceQ1

Areas: Earth and Planetary Sciences · Physics and Astronomy

Most published research topics

Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesAstrophysics and Star Formation StudiesAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchGamma-ray bursts and supernovaeGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaAstro and Planetary ScienceAstrophysical Phenomena and ObservationsSolar and Space Plasma DynamicsPulsars and Gravitational Waves ResearchAstrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs0550110016502200

Documents per Year

2022202502505007501000

Detailed Information

ISSN

2041-8213, 2041-8205

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Western Europe

Citations per Document (2 years)

9.83

References per Document

74.14

Coverage

1995-2006, 2008-2025

Scope

The Astrophysical Journal Letters is the premier journal for rapid publication of high-impact astronomical research. ApJL publishes brief reports on the most influential developments across astronomy and astrophysics. The journal specializes in articles that are timely, containing new discoveries and results that have a significant immediate impact on other researchers. Articles published in ApJL are self-contained, including context that is generally understandable by scientists who are not specialists in the particular fields.

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