Aims and Scope of Icarus
ICARUS is a scientific journal dedicated to the field of planetary science. It is officially endorsed by the American Astronomical Society's Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS). The journal contains articles discussing the results of new research on astronomy, geology, meteorology, physics, chemistry, biology, and other scientific aspects of the Solar System or extrasolar systems. Less
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CiteScore 

7.2
Impact Factor 

< 5
Scite Index 

0.92 5-Year SI

SJR 

Q1Astronomy and Astrophysics

SNIP 

1.23
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE |
| Language | Multi-Language |
| Frequency | Semi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | Multi-Language |
| Frequency | Semi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1962 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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