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Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy

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  • Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy is a scientific journal dedicated to the mathematics of how bodies move through space. Founded in June 1969 under the name Celestial Mechanics, it has spent decades serving as a home for researchers who study the gravitational forces that govern planets, moons, and everything else that orbits. The journal is published by Springer Science+Business Media. What draws astronomers and astrophysicists to its pages, and who steers the work that appears there?

  • Alessandra Celletti, of the University of Rome Tor Vergata, serves as editor-in-chief. Sylvio Ferraz-Mello, of the University of São Paulo, holds the position of honorary editor. The presence of two institutions from different continents at the top of the masthead reflects the international character of research into orbital dynamics. By 2020, the journal carried an impact factor of 1.664 according to the Journal Citation Reports, a measure of how frequently its articles are cited by other researchers.

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When was Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy founded?

The journal was established in June 1969 under the name Celestial Mechanics. It later adopted its current title, Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy.

Who is the editor-in-chief of Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy?

Alessandra Celletti of the University of Rome Tor Vergata serves as editor-in-chief. Sylvio Ferraz-Mello of the University of Sao Paulo holds the role of honorary editor.

Who publishes Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy?

The journal is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

What is the impact factor of Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy?

According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal had an impact factor of 1.664 in 2020.

What fields does Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy cover?

The journal covers the fields of astronomy and astrophysics, with a focus on the mechanics of how bodies move under gravitational forces.

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2 references cited across the entry

  1. 1journalCelestial Mechanics in the Twentieth CenturyGriffith, J. S. — 1972
  2. 2book2020 Journal Citation ReportsThomson Reuters — 2021