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eISSN: 1538-3881pISSN: 0004-6256
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Astronomical Journal Key Metrics
CiteScore 
9.6
H-Index
259
Impact Factor
5 - 10
Scite Index
0.91 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Astronomy and Astrophysics
SNIP
1.16
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Astronomical Journal Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | IOP PUBLISHING LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | USD 4589 |
| Publication Time | 14 |
| Editorial Review Process | Peer review,Anonymous peer review,Double anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Society/Institute/Sponsor | American Astronomical Society |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1849 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Editorial Team | Visit website |
| Review Process | Peer review,Anonymous peer review,Double anonymous peer review |
| Review Url | Visit website |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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Time to Publish
% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months15%
4 to 6 months54%
7 to 9 months17%
Above 9 months13%
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FAQs on Astronomical Journal
How long has Astronomical Journal been actively publishing? 
Astronomical Journal has been in operation since 1849 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Astronomical Journal?
Astronomical Journal published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did Astronomical Journal publish last year?
In 2023, Astronomical Journal publsihed 543 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Astronomical Journal?
For Astronomical Journal, eISSN is 1538-3881 and pISSN is 0004-6256.
What is Citescore for Astronomical Journal?
Citescore for Astronomical Journal is 9.6.
What is the H Index for Astronomical Journal ?
H Index for Astronomical Journal is 259.
What is SNIP score for Astronomical Journal?
SNIP score for Astronomical Journal is 1.16.
What is the SJR for Astronomical Journal?
SJR for Astronomical Journal is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Astronomical Journal?
IOP PUBLISHING LTD is the publisher of Astronomical Journal.