Journal profile · Physics and Astronomy-Astronomy and Astrophysics
Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics
ISSN 0275-1062 · eISSN 1879-128X · Elsevier
Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics: subscription journal; APC about USD 2,070; 43 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies, Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics and Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations, together about 35.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Astronomy and Astrophysics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
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. A selection of translations of papers from the Chinese Journal of Space Science and the review journal Progress in Astronomy are added to the translation of Acta Astronomica Sinica to form the journal Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics.Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics brings English translations of notable articles to astronomers and astrophysicists outside China.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics and Astronomy-Astronomy and Astrophysics
Editor-in-chief Jin ChangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 100%); most named Mainland China 8 (8 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesPhysics and Astronomy18.2%
- Solar and Space Plasma DynamicsPhysics and Astronomy8.9%
- Astrophysical Phenomena and ObservationsPhysics and Astronomy8.7%
- Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy8.6%
- Astronomy and Astrophysical ResearchPhysics and Astronomy6.4%
- Astrophysics and Star Formation StudiesPhysics and Astronomy5.1%
- Astrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy5.1%
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovaePhysics and Astronomy4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | Q4 | 82/97 | — |
| Space and Planetary Science | Q4 | 93/105 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.16LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.16LetPub ·
- h-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 70OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.53OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,104 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 1 | 215 |
| 2025 | 43 | 1 | 247 |
| 2024 | 45 | 1 | 295 |
| 2023 | 44 | 3 | 249 |
| 2022 | 43 | 1 | 234 |
| 2021 | 39 | 2 | 230 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,070 / EUR 1,890 / GBP 1,660 / JPY 232,590 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0275-1062
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-128X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics
What are the manuscript requirements of Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 100%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics is indexed in Scopus.
Is Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics open access, and what is the APC?
Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics is a subscription journal. APC about USD 2,070.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .