Astronomical Journal
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Earth and Planetary Sciences
└
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Q1
└
Space and Planetary Science
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.966
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
285
Citations / Doc (2yr)
4.51
Total Docs. (latest)
633
Total Citations (3yr)
7,538
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00046256, 15383881
Coverage
1947, 1965, 1972-2025
Journal Rank
#1,495
Subject Categories
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Q1
Space and Planetary Science
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & 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.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 633 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 1,686 |
| Total Refs. | 48,992 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 7,538 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 1,686 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 4.51 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 77.40 |
| % Female | 27.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Astronomical Journal?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Astronomical Journal has an SJR of 1.966 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Astronomical Journal?
Astronomical Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.966 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Astronomical Journal?
The H-index of Astronomical Journal is 285, meaning 285 of its articles have each been cited at least 285 times.
Is Astronomical Journal indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Astronomical Journal is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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