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Astronomical Journal

Q1 Journal Open Access Journal
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Astronomy and Astrophysics Q1
Space and Planetary Science Q1
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

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.

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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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Journal Information

SJR1.966
Best QuartileQ1
H Index285
ISSN00046256, 15383881
PublisherAmerican Astronomical Society
CountryUnited Kingdom
RegionWestern Europe
Coverage1947, 1965, 1972-2025
Open AccessYes
TypeJournal
Rank#1,495

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