Physics and AstronomyAstronomy and Astrophysics• Physical Sciences
The Astronomical Journal
Publisher: Institute of Physics
ISSN: 0004-6256;1538-3881
OpenAlex H-Index353
Total Citations1,159,160
Published Works32,734
Tracked Guidelines0 rules
Research Article WordsStandard manuscript
No hard word limit
Abstract LimitStructured or unstructured
250 words
Reference CapIn bibliography list
No citation ceiling
Figures & TablesCheck supplement rules
Unrestricted items
Rule Composition for The Astronomical Journal
Categorical distribution of the 0 submission constraints tracked for this journal.
Manuscript Types Word Limits Comparison
Length allowances across different paper formats published by The Astronomical Journal.
Single word limit applies universally across all article types.
Full Submission Requirements by Manuscript Type
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No specific numeric rules published in author guidelines for this journal.