The Astrophysical Journal publishes research on a wide range of astrophysical phenomena, including the composition and evolution of the interstellar medium, the dynamics and properties of stars and stellar remnants like neutron stars and white dwarfs, and the behavior of galaxies and active galactic nuclei. The journal also covers studies of solar physics, planetary formation, and the detection and analysis of gravitational waves and high-energy particles.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ1
Space and Planetary ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Scopus Categories
Space and Planetary ScienceAstronomy and Astrophysics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstrophysics and Star Formation StudiesGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaAstrophysical Phenomena and ObservationsSolar and Space Plasma DynamicsAstro and Planetary ScienceGamma-ray bursts and supernovaeAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaPulsars and Gravitational Waves Research