Astronomical Journal
SJR Rank #1,495H-index: 285SJR: 1.966Best quartile: Q1Open AccessAPC: US$4,499Listed in DOAJ
Journal website: aims, scope and author guidelinesPublisher
American Astronomical Society
Country
United Kingdom
Type
journal
SJR by Edition
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 studiesAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstro and Planetary ScienceAstrophysics and Star Formation StudiesGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaAstronomical Observations and InstrumentationHistory and Developments in AstronomyGamma-ray bursts and supernovaePlanetary Science and ExplorationAstrophysical Phenomena and Observations
Source: OpenAlex
Publication Statistics
Documents per Year
Detailed Information
ISSN
0004-6256, 1538-3881
SJR Best Quartile
Q1
Region
Western Europe
Citations per Document (2 years)
4.51
References per Document
77.40
Coverage
1947, 1965, 1972-2025
Scope
The Astronomical Journal publishes original astronomical research, with an emphasis on significant scientific results derived from observations. Publications in AJ include descriptions of data capture, surveys, analysis techniques, astronomical interpretation, instrumentation, and software and computing.
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