Top 10 Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies Journals (2026 Ranking)

Explore the leading academic journals in Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.

Highest Citation Rate Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies Journal 2026

The highest citation rate astrophysics and star formation studies journal currently in our catalog is The Astrophysical Journal Letters, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 7.73, published by IOP Publishing. The ranked list below shows the full astrophysics and star formation studies journal ranking by Citation Rate.

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Ranked List: Top Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies Publications
#1
The Astrophysical Journal Letters
IOP Publishing · ISSN: 2041-8205
CR: 7.73
Open Access
#2
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
Institute of Physics · ISSN: 0067-0049
CR: 4.98
Open Access
#3
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Oxford University Press · ISSN: 0004-6264
CR: 2.61
#4
Icarus
Elsevier BV · ISSN: 0019-1035
CR: 2.47

All Journals in Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies

Icarus

Elsevier BV

0019-1035 IF 2.47
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan

Oxford University Press

0004-6264 IF 2.61
The Astrophysical Journal Letters

IOP Publishing

2041-8205 IF 7.73
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series

Institute of Physics

0067-0049 IF 4.98

Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies Journals — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest citation rate astrophysics and star formation studies journal in 2026?

The top-ranked astrophysics and star formation studies journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.

How do I search journal of astrophysics and star formation studies citation rate?

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Are there open access astrophysics and star formation studies journals with high citation rate?

Yes — astrophysics and star formation studies titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.

What does astrophysics and star formation studies journal ranking mean?

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