The Astronomical Journal
Open Access Established Impact
Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis
Based on current metadata, The Astronomical Journal maintains a competitive position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 4.16, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Being fully Open Access, this journal ensures your research is immediately available to the global scientific community.
| ISSN (Print) | 0004-6256 |
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| ISSN (Online) | 1538-3881 |
| Publisher | Institute of Physics |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
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Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyImpact Factors by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 4.158 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Color and Size Distributions of Small Jupiter Trojans
Fumi Yoshida, Tsuyoshi Terai, Keiji Ohtsuki • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 19, 2026
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