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AJ

ISSN-L 0004-6256 · 1538-3881（other medium）

Institute of Physics · United States · 1849

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APC$3,162
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Earliest year1849

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Institute of Physics · United States
Organiser
American Astronomical Society · United Kingdom
Country/Region
United States
Subject
Physics and Astronomy
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License
CC BY
Earliest year
1849
DOAJ article records
2,476
Journal website
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Articles/yr32,912
h-index357
2-yr mean citedness7.58
Last publication year2026
DOAJ article records2,476
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Physics and Astronomy27,814 Earth and Planetary Sciences7,174 Engineering2,147 Science: Astronomy1
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