Who established The Astronomical Journal in 1849?
Benjamin A. Gould established The Astronomical Journal in 1849 to serve the growing needs of American astronomers.
Questions about The Astronomical Journal
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did The Astronomical Journal cease publication during the Civil War?
Publication ceased entirely in 1861 when the country fractured into warring states and editors could not maintain operations while armies marched.
Which organization took over distribution of The Astronomical Journal starting in January 2009?
IOP Publishing took over distribution starting in January 2009 after the University of Chicago Press decided to revise its financial arrangement regarding the publication.
Who has served as editor-in-chief of The Astronomical Journal since 2016?
Ethan Vishniac has served as editor-in-chief since 2016 leading current editorial efforts before John Gallagher III held the position from 2005 through 2015.
What date did The Astronomical Society implement a Gold open access model across all titles?
On the 1st of January 2022 the society implemented a Gold open access model across all titles so that new papers released under this system carry a Creative Commons Attribution license.