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Last Updated on June 19, 2023


Top Journals in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Astronomy And Astrophysics, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Astronomy and Astrophysics falls under area Physics and Astronomy.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics


Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is a book series covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 32. ISSN of this journal is/are 15454282, 00664146.

Impact Score: 28.69 h-Index: 200 SJR: 14.486 Overall Ranking: 32



2. Astronomy and Astrophysics Review


Astronomy and Astrophysics Review is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Astronomy and Astrophysics Review is 79. ISSN of this journal is/are 09354956, 14320754.

Impact Score: 22.44 h-Index: 74 SJR: 9.937 Overall Ranking: 79


3. Living Reviews in Solar Physics


Living Reviews in Solar Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Living Reviews in Solar Physics is 135. ISSN of this journal is/are 16144961, 23673648.

Impact Score: 19.63 h-Index: 64 SJR: 7.235 Overall Ranking: 135


4. Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences


Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences is a book series covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences is 193. ISSN of this journal is/are 00846597.

Impact Score: 15.14 h-Index: 171 SJR: 6.083 Overall Ranking: 193


5. Nature Astronomy


Nature Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of Nature Astronomy is 530. ISSN of this journal is/are 23973366.

Impact Score: 6.47 h-Index: 71 SJR: 3.269 Overall Ranking: 530



6. Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series


Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series is 582. ISSN of this journal is/are 15384365, 00670049.

Impact Score: 7.54 h-Index: 262 SJR: 3.086 Overall Ranking: 582


7. New Astronomy Reviews


New Astronomy Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier. The overall rank of New Astronomy Reviews is 700. ISSN of this journal is/are 13876473.

Impact Score: 5.44 h-Index: 62 SJR: 2.825 Overall Ranking: 700


8. Space Science Reviews


Space Science Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Space Science Reviews is 722. ISSN of this journal is/are 15729672, 00386308.

Impact Score: 9.49 h-Index: 169 SJR: 2.768 Overall Ranking: 722


9. Astrophysical Journal Letters


Astrophysical Journal Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Astrophysical Journal Letters is 747. ISSN of this journal is/are 20418213, 20418205.

Impact Score: 7.15 h-Index: 184 SJR: 2.726 Overall Ranking: 747



10. Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific


Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Institute of Physics Publishing. The overall rank of Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is 1141. ISSN of this journal is/are 00046280, 15383873.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 168 SJR: 2.151 Overall Ranking: 1141


11. Astronomical Journal


Astronomical Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Astronomical Journal is 1290. ISSN of this journal is/are 00046256, 15383881.

Impact Score: 4.49 h-Index: 259 SJR: 2.025 Overall Ranking: 1290


12. Astronomy and Astrophysics


Astronomy and Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by EDP Sciences. The overall rank of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 1317. ISSN of this journal is/are 00046361, 14320746.

Impact Score: 4.97 h-Index: 320 SJR: 1.999 Overall Ranking: 1317


13. Astrophysical Journal


Astrophysical Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Astrophysical Journal is 1407. ISSN of this journal is/are 0004637X, 15384357.

Impact Score: 4.44 h-Index: 462 SJR: 1.925 Overall Ranking: 1407



14. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society


Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society is 1666. ISSN of this journal is/are 13652966, 00358711.

Impact Score: 4.56 h-Index: 357 SJR: 1.734 Overall Ranking: 1666


15. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters


Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters is 1735. ISSN of this journal is/are 17453925, 17453933.

Impact Score: 3.98 h-Index: 111 SJR: 1.696 Overall Ranking: 1735


16. Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia


Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia is 2055. ISSN of this journal is/are 13233580, 14486083.

Impact Score: 4.37 h-Index: 74 SJR: 1.536 Overall Ranking: 2055


17. Physics of the Dark Universe


Physics of the Dark Universe is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier BV. The overall rank of Physics of the Dark Universe is 2313. ISSN of this journal is/are 22126864.

Impact Score: 5.12 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.431 Overall Ranking: 2313


18. Icarus


Icarus is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Icarus is 2923. ISSN of this journal is/are 10902643, 00191035.

Impact Score: 3.16 h-Index: 164 SJR: 1.241 Overall Ranking: 2923


19. Chinese Physics C


Chinese Physics C is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Instrumentation (Q1); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q1). It is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Chinese Physics C is 2956. ISSN of this journal is/are 16741137.

Impact Score: 3.47 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.231 Overall Ranking: 2956


20. Astroparticle Physics


Astroparticle Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1). It is published by Elsevier. The overall rank of Astroparticle Physics is 3236. ISSN of this journal is/are 09276505.

Impact Score: 3.99 h-Index: 120 SJR: 1.167 Overall Ranking: 3236


21. Publication of the Astronomical Society of Japan


Publication of the Astronomical Society of Japan is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Publication of the Astronomical Society of Japan is 3494. ISSN of this journal is/are 2053051X, 00046264.

Impact Score: 1.68 h-Index: 107 SJR: 1.119 Overall Ranking: 3494


22. Astrodynamics


Astrodynamics is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Tsinghua University Press. The overall rank of Astrodynamics is 3560. ISSN of this journal is/are 25220098.

Impact Score: 4.98 h-Index: 15 SJR: 1.106 Overall Ranking: 3560


23. Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors


Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors is a journal covering the categories related to Geophysics (Q1); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier. The overall rank of Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors is 3695. ISSN of this journal is/are 00319201.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 124 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 3695


24. Journal of High Energy Astrophysics


Journal of High Energy Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier BV. The overall rank of Journal of High Energy Astrophysics is 3826. ISSN of this journal is/are 22144048.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.060 Overall Ranking: 3826


25. Experimental Astronomy


Experimental Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Experimental Astronomy is 4592. ISSN of this journal is/are 15729508, 09226435.

Impact Score: 3.50 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.947 Overall Ranking: 4592


26. Planetary Science Journal


Planetary Science Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Planetary Science Journal is 4697. ISSN of this journal is/are 26323338.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.935 Overall Ranking: 4697


27. Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics


Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2). It is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics is 5054. ISSN of this journal is/are 14757516.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 134 SJR: 0.893 Overall Ranking: 5054


28. Solar Physics


Solar Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Solar Physics is 5820. ISSN of this journal is/are 00380938, 1573093X.

Impact Score: 2.69 h-Index: 124 SJR: 0.814 Overall Ranking: 5820


29. Astronomy and Computing


Astronomy and Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier BV. The overall rank of Astronomy and Computing is 5899. ISSN of this journal is/are 22131337.

Impact Score: 2.53 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.806 Overall Ranking: 5899


30. Galaxies


Galaxies is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2). It is published by MDPI AG. The overall rank of Galaxies is 5943. ISSN of this journal is/are 20754434.

Impact Score: 2.43 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.802 Overall Ranking: 5943


31. Acta Astronomica


Acta Astronomica is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Copernicus Foundation for Polish Astronomy. The overall rank of Acta Astronomica is 6186. ISSN of this journal is/are 00015237.

Impact Score: 1.75 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.779 Overall Ranking: 6186


32. Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences


Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media S.A.. The overall rank of Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences is 6214. ISSN of this journal is/are 2296987X.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.777 Overall Ranking: 6214


33. Planetary and Space Science


Planetary and Space Science is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The overall rank of Planetary and Space Science is 7512. ISSN of this journal is/are 00320633.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 100 SJR: 0.670 Overall Ranking: 7512


34. International Journal of Modern Physics D


International Journal of Modern Physics D is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Mathematical Physics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Modern Physics D is 7843. ISSN of this journal is/are 02182718, 17936594.

Impact Score: 1.86 h-Index: 88 SJR: 0.649 Overall Ranking: 7843


35. Advances in Space Research


Advances in Space Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The overall rank of Advances in Space Research is 8595. ISSN of this journal is/are 02731177, 18791948.

Impact Score: 2.92 h-Index: 107 SJR: 0.599 Overall Ranking: 8595


36. Earth and Planetary Physics


Earth and Planetary Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Earth and Planetary Physics is 8965. ISSN of this journal is/are 20963955.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.576 Overall Ranking: 8965


37. Annales Geophysicae


Annales Geophysicae is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3). It is published by European Geosciences Union. The overall rank of Annales Geophysicae is 9038. ISSN of this journal is/are 14320576, 09927689.

Impact Score: 1.88 h-Index: 102 SJR: 0.572 Overall Ranking: 9038


38. Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics


Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics is 9190. ISSN of this journal is/are 16744527.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.564 Overall Ranking: 9190


39. Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society


Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Korean Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society is 9600. ISSN of this journal is/are 12254614, 2288890X.

Impact Score: 0.79 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.540 Overall Ranking: 9600


40. Letters in High Energy Physics


Letters in High Energy Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q2); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Andromeda Publishing And Academic Services LTD. The overall rank of Letters in High Energy Physics is 10387. ISSN of this journal is/are 26322714.

Impact Score: 1.56 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.497 Overall Ranking: 10387


41. International Journal of Modern Physics A


International Journal of Modern Physics A is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q2); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q3). It is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Modern Physics A is 10584. ISSN of this journal is/are 0217751X, 1793656X.

Impact Score: 1.48 h-Index: 105 SJR: 0.486 Overall Ranking: 10584


42. Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy


Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer India. The overall rank of Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy is 10858. ISSN of this journal is/are 02506335.

Impact Score: 1.09 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.472 Overall Ranking: 10858


43. Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems


Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Control and Systems Engineering (Q2); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q2); Instrumentation (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by SPIE. The overall rank of Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems is 10907. ISSN of this journal is/are 23294221, 23294124.

Impact Score: 1.72 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.470 Overall Ranking: 10907


44. Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy


Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Computational Mathematics (Q3); Mathematical Physics (Q3); Modeling and Simulation (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy is 10985. ISSN of this journal is/are 15729478, 09232958.

Impact Score: 1.51 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.466 Overall Ranking: 10985


45. Astrophysical Bulletin


Astrophysical Bulletin is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Instrumentation (Q2). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Astrophysical Bulletin is 11423. ISSN of this journal is/are 19903421, 19903413.

Impact Score: 1.43 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.446 Overall Ranking: 11423


46. New Astronomy


New Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Instrumentation (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Elsevier. The overall rank of New Astronomy is 12274. ISSN of this journal is/are 13841092, 13841076.

Impact Score: 1.89 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.409 Overall Ranking: 12274


47. Life Sciences in Space Research


Life Sciences in Space Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q3); Radiation (Q3). It is published by Elsevier BV. The overall rank of Life Sciences in Space Research is 12302. ISSN of this journal is/are 22145532, 22145524.

Impact Score: 2.26 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.408 Overall Ranking: 12302


48. Astrophysics and Space Science


Astrophysics and Space Science is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Astrophysics and Space Science is 12335. ISSN of this journal is/are 0004640X, 1572946X.

Impact Score: 1.74 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.406 Overall Ranking: 12335


49. Quantum Reports


Quantum Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q3); Statistical and Nonlinear Physics (Q3). It is published by MDPI AG. The overall rank of Quantum Reports is 13101. ISSN of this journal is/are 2624960X.

Impact Score: 1.92 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.374 Overall Ranking: 13101


50. Modern Physics Letters A


Modern Physics Letters A is a journal covering the categories related to Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q3). It is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The overall rank of Modern Physics Letters A is 13167. ISSN of this journal is/are 02177323, 17936632.

Impact Score: 1.34 h-Index: 85 SJR: 0.371 Overall Ranking: 13167


51. Solar System Research


Solar System Research is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Solar System Research is 13305. ISSN of this journal is/are 00380946, 16083423.

Impact Score: 0.95 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.366 Overall Ranking: 13305


52. Astronomy Letters


Astronomy Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Astronomy Letters is 13536. ISSN of this journal is/are 10637737, 15626873.

Impact Score: 0.80 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.356 Overall Ranking: 13536


53. Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics


Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is a journal covering the categories related to Computational Mechanics (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q3); Geophysics (Q3); Mechanics of Materials (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is 13684. ISSN of this journal is/are 10290419, 03091929.

Impact Score: 1.17 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.350 Overall Ranking: 13684


54. Journal of Astronomical Instrumentation


Journal of Astronomical Instrumentation is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Instrumentation (Q3). It is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Astronomical Instrumentation is 13738. ISSN of this journal is/are 22511725, 22511717.

Impact Score: 1.16 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.348 Overall Ranking: 13738


55. Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica


Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. The overall rank of Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica is 13808. ISSN of this journal is/are 01851101.

Impact Score: 0.74 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.346 Overall Ranking: 13808


56. Astronomische Nachrichten


Astronomische Nachrichten is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Wiley-VCH Verlag. The overall rank of Astronomische Nachrichten is 14440. ISSN of this journal is/are 00046337, 15213994.

Impact Score: 0.98 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.322 Overall Ranking: 14440


57. Molecular Astrophysics


Molecular Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3); Spectroscopy (Q3). It is published by Elsevier BV. The overall rank of Molecular Astrophysics is 14866. ISSN of this journal is/are 24056758.

Impact Score: 1.33 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.309 Overall Ranking: 14866


58. Astronomy Reports


Astronomy Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Astronomy Reports is 14903. ISSN of this journal is/are 10637729, 15626881.

Impact Score: 0.74 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.307 Overall Ranking: 14903


59. Gravitation and Cosmology


Gravitation and Cosmology is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Gravitation and Cosmology is 15507. ISSN of this journal is/are 19950721, 02022893.

Impact Score: 0.77 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.288 Overall Ranking: 15507


60. Advances in Astronomy


Advances in Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Hindawi Publishing Corporation. The overall rank of Advances in Astronomy is 16748. ISSN of this journal is/are 16877977, 16877969.

Impact Score: 1.23 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.253 Overall Ranking: 16748


61. Cosmic Research


Cosmic Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q3); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Cosmic Research is 16827. ISSN of this journal is/are 00109525, 16083075.

Impact Score: 0.74 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.251 Overall Ranking: 16827


62. Open Astronomy


Open Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by De Gruyter Open Ltd.. The overall rank of Open Astronomy is 16897. ISSN of this journal is/are 25436376.

Impact Score: 0.67 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.250 Overall Ranking: 16897


63. Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics


Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q3); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q4); Statistical and Nonlinear Physics (Q4). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics is 16997. ISSN of this journal is/are 00338443, 15739120.

Impact Score: 0.53 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.247 Overall Ranking: 16997


64. Serbian Astronomical Journal


Serbian Astronomical Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3). It is published by Astronomical Observatory. The overall rank of Serbian Astronomical Journal is 17000. ISSN of this journal is/are 1450698X.

Impact Score: 0.30 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.247 Overall Ranking: 17000


65. Contributions of the Astronomical Observatory Skalnate Pleso


Contributions of the Astronomical Observatory Skalnate Pleso is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3). It is published by Astronomical Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences. The overall rank of Contributions of the Astronomical Observatory Skalnate Pleso is 17214. ISSN of this journal is/are 13360337, 13351842.

Impact Score: 0.42 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.241 Overall Ranking: 17214


66. Journal of Geodetic Science


Journal of Geodetic Science is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Computers in Earth Sciences (Q3); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3); Geophysics (Q3); Applied Mathematics (Q4). It is published by De Gruyter Open Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Geodetic Science is 17308. ISSN of this journal is/are 20819943.

Impact Score: 1.45 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.239 Overall Ranking: 17308


67. Earth, Moon and Planets


Earth, Moon and Planets is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Earth, Moon and Planets is 17587. ISSN of this journal is/are 15730794, 01679295.

Impact Score: 0.92 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.232 Overall Ranking: 17587


68. Observatory


Observatory is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The overall rank of Observatory is 17836. ISSN of this journal is/are 00297704.

Impact Score: 0.45 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.227 Overall Ranking: 17836


69. Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal


Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4). It is published by Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society (ACES). The overall rank of Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal is 18323. ISSN of this journal is/are 10544887.

Impact Score: 0.76 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.217 Overall Ranking: 18323


70. KronoScope: Journal for the Study of Time


KronoScope: Journal for the Study of Time is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q2); History and Philosophy of Science (Q3); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4). It is published by Brill Academic Publishers. The overall rank of KronoScope: Journal for the Study of Time is 18466. ISSN of this journal is/are 1567715X, 15685241.

Impact Score: 0.57 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.215 Overall Ranking: 18466


71. New Space


New Space is a journal covering the categories related to Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q3); Aerospace Engineering (Q4); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Energy Engineering and Power Technology (Q4); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q4). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of New Space is 18591. ISSN of this journal is/are 21680264, 21680256.

Impact Score: 0.63 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.212 Overall Ranking: 18591


72. EAS Publications Series


EAS Publications Series is a book series covering the categories related to Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q3); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by EDP Sciences. The overall rank of EAS Publications Series is 18778. ISSN of this journal is/are 16334760, 16381963.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.208 Overall Ranking: 18778


73. Kinematics and Physics of Celestial Bodies


Kinematics and Physics of Celestial Bodies is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Allerton Press Inc.. The overall rank of Kinematics and Physics of Celestial Bodies is 18942. ISSN of this journal is/are 19348401, 08845913.

Impact Score: 0.55 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.205 Overall Ranking: 18942


74. Journal of Deep Space Exploration


Journal of Deep Space Exploration is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Beijing Institute of Technology Press. The overall rank of Journal of Deep Space Exploration is 19082. ISSN of this journal is/are 20969287.

Impact Score: 0.92 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.202 Overall Ranking: 19082


75. Astrophysics


Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4). It is published by Springer GmbH & Co, Auslieferungs-Gesellschaf. The overall rank of Astrophysics is 19225. ISSN of this journal is/are 15738191, 05717256.

Impact Score: 0.51 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.199 Overall Ranking: 19225


76. Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics


Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The overall rank of Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics is 19544. ISSN of this journal is/are 02751062.

Impact Score: 0.46 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.193 Overall Ranking: 19544


77. Astropolitics


Astropolitics is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q3); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Astropolitics is 20429. ISSN of this journal is/are 14777622, 15572943.

Impact Score: 0.28 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.176 Overall Ranking: 20429


78. Astronomy and Geophysics


Astronomy and Geophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q4); Geophysics (Q4). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Astronomy and Geophysics is 20527. ISSN of this journal is/are 14684004, 13668781.

Impact Score: 0.30 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.174 Overall Ranking: 20527


79. Radio Physics and Radio Astronomy


Radio Physics and Radio Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q4); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Institute of Radio Astronomy of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The overall rank of Radio Physics and Radio Astronomy is 20561. ISSN of this journal is/are 24157007, 10279636.

Impact Score: 0.45 h-Index: 3 SJR: 0.174 Overall Ranking: 20561


80. Nuovo Cimento della Societa Italiana di Fisica C


Nuovo Cimento della Societa Italiana di Fisica C is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by Editrice Compositori s.r.l.. The overall rank of Nuovo Cimento della Societa Italiana di Fisica C is 20986. ISSN of this journal is/are 20374909, 18269885.

Impact Score: 0.31 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.166 Overall Ranking: 20986


81. Romanian Astronomical Journal


Romanian Astronomical Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Editura Academiei Romane. The overall rank of Romanian Astronomical Journal is 23553. ISSN of this journal is/are 22853758, 12205168.

Impact Score: 0.35 h-Index: 4 SJR: 0.129 Overall Ranking: 23553


82. Information Bulletin on Variable Stars


Information Bulletin on Variable Stars is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Instrumentation (Q4). It is published by Hungarian Academy of Sciences (Konkoly Observatory). The overall rank of Information Bulletin on Variable Stars is 23587. ISSN of this journal is/are 03740676, 15872440.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.128 Overall Ranking: 23587


83. Peremennye Zvezdy


Peremennye Zvezdy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4). It is published by Sternberg Astronomical Institute of Moscow University. The overall rank of Peremennye Zvezdy is 24004. ISSN of this journal is/are 22210474.

Impact Score: 0.04 h-Index: 1 SJR: 0.123 Overall Ranking: 24004


84. Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage


Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q3); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand. The overall rank of Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage is 24613. ISSN of this journal is/are 14402807.

Impact Score: 0.13 h-Index: 4 SJR: 0.116 Overall Ranking: 24613


85. Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union


Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union is a book series covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union is 24663. ISSN of this journal is/are 17439221, 17439213.

Impact Score: 0.07 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.116 Overall Ranking: 24663


86. Bulgarian Astronomical Journal


Bulgarian Astronomical Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4). It is published by Institute of Astronomy and Rozhen NAO. The overall rank of Bulgarian Astronomical Journal is 24925. ISSN of this journal is/are 13145592, 13132709.

Impact Score: 0.10 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.113 Overall Ranking: 24925


87. Journal for the History of Astronomy


Journal for the History of Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q4); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal for the History of Astronomy is 25181. ISSN of this journal is/are 00218286.

Impact Score: 0.16 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.111 Overall Ranking: 25181


88. Advances in Planetary Science


Advances in Planetary Science is a book series covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The overall rank of Advances in Planetary Science is 25266. ISSN of this journal is/are 25298062, 25298054.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 1 SJR: 0.110 Overall Ranking: 25266


89. Astronomical and Astrophysical Transactions


Astronomical and Astrophysical Transactions is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Instrumentation (Q4). It is published by Cambridge Scientific Publishers Ltd. The overall rank of Astronomical and Astrophysical Transactions is 25639. ISSN of this journal is/are 14763540, 10556796.

Impact Score: 0.11 h-Index: 2 SJR: 0.107 Overall Ranking: 25639








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Astronomy and Astrophysics


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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