The Astronomical Journal (AJ) was founded in 1849 by Benjamin A. Gould and was acquired by the AAS in 1941. The AJ publishes original astronomical research, with an emphasis on significant scientific results derived from observations, including descriptions of data capture, surveys, analysis techniques, and astrophysical interpretation. It takes a broad view of astronomy, extending from the solar system to observational cosmology with a tradition of papers discussing dynamical processes. The AJ serves an international community that includes authors, scientists and students through efficient and accessible communication of the science and associated techniques.
| YEAR | Impact Factor |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 5.1 |
| 2023 | 5.1 |
| 2022 | 5.3 |
| 2021 | 5.491 |
ASTRONOMICAL JOURNAL, 0004-6256, IOP Publishing Ltd, Earth and Planetary Sciences,Physics and Astronomy.