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Advances in Astronomy is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics.

The COSPAR publication Advances in Space Research (ASR) is an open journal covering all areas of space research including: space studies of the Earth's surface, meteorology, climate, the Earth-Moon system, planets and small bodies of the solar system, upper atmospheres, ionospheres and magnetospheres of the Earth and planets including reference atmospheres, space plasmas in the solar system, astrophysics from space, materials sciences in space, life sciences as related to space, fundamental physics in space, space debris, space weather, earth observations of space phenomena, etc.All submissions are reviewed by two scientists in the field. COSPAR is an interdisciplinary scientific organization concerned with the progress of space research on an international scale. Operating under the rules of ICSU, COSPAR ignores political considerations and considers all questions solely from the scientific viewpoint.Editor-in-Chief: J. LastovickaView full editorial boardSpace Research Today (SRT) COSPAR's information bulletin, provides COSPAR Associates and subscribers to Advances in Space Research with special guest articles on current topics in space research by practitioners in the field, regular information on meetings, COSPAR and space research-related news, information on COSPAR committees and activities, on scientific activities of interest, including launch lists, profiles of key personnel and letters from the community. Space Research Today is issued three times each year, in April, August and December. The August issue in odd numbered years includes the Call for Papers for the Scientific Assembly of the following year. Thus, Space Research Today is a key tool in communication of information within the COSPAR community. Everyone is invited to contribute articles, letters, news or images of interest. These should be sent to the General Editor.The SRT editorial team is:• General Editor - Professor Richard A. Harrison; Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK r.a.harrison@rl.ac.uk• Executive Editor - Ms Leigh Fergus Swan• Editorial Team - Dr Jean-Louis Fellous, Dr Mariano Mendez, Dr Dan Reisenfeld, Professor Yohsuke Kamide

Annales Geophysicae (ANGEO) is the official open access journal of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) in the field of Solar Terrestrial Physics. Annales Geophysicae is an international, multi- and inter-disciplinary scientific journal for the publication of original articles and of short communications (Letters) for the sciences of the Sun-Earth system, including the science of Space Weather, the Solar-Terrestrial plasma physics, and the Earth's atmosphere, as specified in one or more of the following fields: Solar Corona and Heliosphere: Physics and dynamics of the solar atmosphere, chromosphere and corona (including emissions, ejections and magnetic activity), interplanetary, heliospheric and solar wind physics; Magnetosphere and Space Plasma Physics: Plasma physics of the interaction between the solar wind and the Earth or with other magnetized or un-magnetized planetary environments; physics of the terrestrial and planetary magnetospheres, including in-situ or remote-sensing active plasma experiments; Ionosphere and Aeronomy: Physics and aeronomy of the ionospheres and exospheres of the Earth and planets, including auroral activity, middle-, low-latitude and equatorial ionosphere, geomagnetism and magnetic activity; Middle and Upper Atmosphere: Physics, dynamics, chemistry and aeronomy of the middle and upper atmosphere of the Earth; Lower Atmosphere and Climate: Physical and chemical processes of the troposphere; atmospheric boundary layer and surface processes; meteorology and climate variation;Annales Geophysicae is published monthly and offers:Regular Issues* Free online access for readers, moderate service charges for authors;* All papers peer-reviewed by two referees to international standards;* No limit on page numbers, other than that the length should be appropriate to the significance;* No extra charges for colour figures."AnGeo Communicates" * Aims to provide a medium for short reports (up to 4 published pages) of new significant results; * Rapid publication ensured by only one referee review; * Free online access for readers, moderate service charges for authors.Special Issues and Special Topics: * Special issues (or special topics in a regular issue) can be organised on relevant topics of particular interest; Article length is limited to 12 pages; * Free online access for readers, moderate service charges for authors; No extra charges for colour figures; * Efforts for ensuring a publication as quickly as possible (9-10 months usual, down to 6 months for very special cases).

The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics, in publication since 1963, covers the significant developments in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics, including: the sun; solar system and extrasolar planets; stars; the interstellar medium; galaxy and galaxies; active galactic nuclei; cosmology; and instrumentation and techniques, andthe history of the development of new areas of research.

The Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, in publication since 1973, covers significant developments in all areas of earth and planetary sciences, from climate, environment, and geological hazards to the formation of planets and the evolution of life.

Astrobiology is the authoritative peer-reviewed international journal created as a forum for scientists seeking to advance our understanding of life's origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny in the universe. This multidisciplinary journal covers: Astrophysics Astropaleontology Bioastronomy Cosmochemistry Ecogenomics Exobiology Extremophiles Geomicrobiology Gravitational biology Life detection technology Meteoritics Origins of life Planetary geoscience Planetary protection Prebiotic chemistry Space exploration technology Terraforming.

Founded in 1821 by H. C. Schumacher, Astronomische Nachrichten -Astronomical Notes is the oldest astronomical journal in the world. Famous astronomical discoveries and important papers on astronomy and astrophysics published in more than 300 volumes of the journal give an outstanding representation of the progress of astronomical research over the last 180 years. Today Astronomische Nachrichten -Astronomical Notes publishes articles in the fields of observational and theoretical astrophysics and related topics in geophysics and solar physics, while also covering astronomical instrumentation as well as numerical astrophysical techniques and supercomputer modeling. ISSN: 0004-6337 (print), 1521-3994 (online) Volume 331. 10 Issues in 2010.

Astronomy & Astrophysics is an international Journal which publishes papers on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics (theoretical, observational, and instrumental) independently of the techniques used to obtain the results.The journal is published by EDP Sciences. A paper edition is produced as well as a parallel electronic (on-line) edition.Institutions and private individuals can subscribe to A&A.Access to the on-line version of the journal is defined by IP number. Access is free to subscribers of the journal. A username and password are not required.Part of the material accepted for publication will be published only in electronic form. This holds, in general, for larger appendices, large amounts of similar figures, large tables, and the like. That material is, however, an integral part of the on-line publication and is included in each electronic download.An archive of the on-line edition and of the tabular material only published in electronic form is maintained by the Centre des Données Stellaires (CDS) in Strasbourg.Astronomy & Astrophysics is a journal established through the amalgamation of various national journals. New Member-Countries can be admitted upon fulfilling certain criteria.The journal is governed by the Board of Directors, whose members are designated by the Member Countries. The Board decides on the policies for A&A which include the general guidelines for publishing, the selection of the Editors, the various financial aspects, as well as the membership of countries. .

Astronomy Letters (Pis’ma v Astronomicheskii Zhurnal) traditionally publishes the results of original research in all branches of modern astronomy and astrophysics including high energy astrophysics, cosmology, space astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, radioastronomy, extra galactic astronomy, stellar astronomy, and investigation of the Solar system.

Astronomy Reports (Astronomicheskii Zhurnal), founded in 1924, is the most prominent astronomy journal in the former Soviet Union. It is also widely known and cited abroad. The journal publishes original papers on astronomical topics, including theoretical and observational astrophysics, physics of the Sun, planetary astrophysics, radioastronomy, stellar astronomy, celestial mechanics, and astronomy methods and instrumentation. It also publishes chronicles, proceedings of international conferences, and book reviews.

Astronomy and Computing focuses on the broad area between astronomy, computer science and information technology. The journal aims to publish the work of scientists and (software) engineers in all aspects of astronomical computing, including the collection, analysis, reduction, visualisation, preservation and dissemination of data, and the development of astronomical software and simulations. The journal covers applications for academic computer science techniques to astronomy, as well as novel applications of information technologies within astronomy.The journal is open to a broad range of contributions about the use of computing used in astronomy. It accepts regular scientific articles and review articles, but will also consider manuscripts on new software and data releases of astronomical surveys, and "reports on practice" which describe the outcomes (positive and negative) of the practical application of informatics techniques within astronomy research and operations. In general, manuscripts should make a valuable contribution to the field and should display an appropriate familiarity with previous work in the area and alternative approaches to the same problem. Providing a sustainable link to data or source code is strongly encouraged. All manuscripts are subject to peer-review.The journal welcomes contributions on a variety of topics including:Scientific software engineeringComputational infrastructureComputational techniques used for astrophysical simulationsVisualizationData management, archives, and virtual observatoryData analysis, data mining and statisticsData processing pipeline and automated systemsSemantics, data citation and data preservationWhy publish in Astronomy and Computing

Astrophysics and Space Science publishes original contributions and invited reviews covering the entire range of astronomy, astrophysics, astrophysical cosmology, planetary and space science and the astrophysical aspects of astrobiology. This includes both observational and theoretical research, the techniques of astronomical instrumentation and data analysis and astronomical space instrumentation. We particularly welcome papers in the general fields of high-energy astrophysics, astrophysical and astrochemical studies of the interstellar medium including star formation, planetary astrophysics, the formation and evolution of galaxies and the evolution of large scale structure in the Universe. Papers in mathematical physics or in general relativity which do not establish clear astrophysical applications will no longer be considered.The journal also publishes topically selected special issues in research fields of particular scientific interest. These consist of both invited reviews and original research papers

The CEAS Space Journal has been created by the Space Branch of the Council of European Aerospace Societies to provide an appropriate platform for excellent scientific publications submitted by scientists and engineers. Under the umbrella of CEAS, the the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the European Space Agency (ESA) support the Journal.
The journal is devoted to new developments and results in all areas of space-related science and technology, including important spin-off capabilities and applications as well as ground-based support systems and manufacturing advancements. Also of interest are (invited) in-depth reviews of the status of development in specific areas of relevance to space and descriptions of the potential way forward. Typical disciplines of interest include mission design and space systems, satellite communications, physical fluid dynamics, aerothermodynamics, environmental control and life support systems, guidance, navigation and control, mechanisms, propulsion, power, robotics, structures, testing and thermal issues.
The journal publishes peer-reviewed original articles, (invited) reviews and short communications.

The international journal Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy is concerned with the broad topic of celestial mechanics and its applications, as well as with peripheral fields. The papers published in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy include treatments of the mathematical, physical and computational aspects of planetary theory, lunar theory, general and special perturbation theory, ephemerides, resonance theory, geodesy of the Earth and the planets, dynamics, the 3-body problem, the n-body problem, space mechanics, ring systems, galactic dynamics, reference frames, time, relativity, nongravitational forces, computer methods, computer languages for analytical developments, and database management. Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy is the journal of record in its field and is an indispensable component of reference libraries on Dynamical Astronomy, Astrodynamics and Dynamical Systems.

The vigorous growth of astronomical and astrophysical science in China led to an increase in papers on astrophysics which Acta Astronomica Sinica could no longer absorb. Translations of papers from two new journals the Chinese Journal of Space Science and Acta Astrophysica Sinica are added to the translation of Acta Astronomica Sinica to form the new journal Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics.Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics brings English translations of notable articles to astronomers and astrophysicists outside China.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Cosmic Research publishes scientific papers covering all subjects of space science and technology, including the following: ballistics, flight dynamics of the Earth's artificial satellites and automatic interplanetary stations; problems of transatmospheric descent; design and structure of spacecraft and scientific research instrumentation; life support systems and radiation safety of manned spacecrafts; exploration of the Earth from space; exploration of near space; exploration of the Sun, planets, secondary planets, and interplanetary medium; exploration of stars, nebulae, interstellar medium, galaxies, and quasars from spacecrafts; and various astrophysical problems related to space exploration. A chronicle of scientific events and other notices concerning the main topics of the Journal is also presented.