When was Nature Astronomy first published?
Nature Astronomy first published content online in December 2016. The inaugural print issue, volume 1 issue 1, appeared in January 2017.
Questions about Nature Astronomy
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded Nature Astronomy?
Nature Astronomy was founded by four editors: May Chiao, Paul Woods, Luca Maltagliati, and Marios Karouzos. Chiao was the founding editor-in-chief who launched the journal.
Who is the editor-in-chief of Nature Astronomy?
Paul Woods has been editor-in-chief of Nature Astronomy since April 2024. He is a full-time professional editor employed by the journal, and was one of its four founding editors.
What is the impact factor of Nature Astronomy?
Nature Astronomy has a 2024 impact factor of 13.9, according to the Journal Citation Reports. That ranks it fifth out of 69 journals in the Astronomy and Astrophysics category.
How does Nature Astronomy rank among primary research journals in astronomy?
Nature Astronomy is the leading primary research journal in astronomy and astrophysics by Journal Impact Factor. It ranks fifth overall among 69 journals in its category, with the four journals above it all being Review publications rather than primary research outlets.
What databases index Nature Astronomy?
Nature Astronomy is abstracted and indexed in the Astrophysics Data System, Science Citation Index Expanded, and Scopus.