Astronomy Letters
Encyclopedia
Astronomy Letters is a Russian
, peer review
ed, scientific journal
. Presently, and in the past, this journal tends to focus its publishing efforts on original research on all aspects of modern astronomy
and astrophysics
. The journal seeks to rapidly publish material for current topics, or studies pertaining to new, rapidly developing fields of astronomy and astrophysics. Papers which are determined to have qualified via an editorial review process are given priority, i.e., unpublished results that require timely publication.
Pis’ma v Astronomicheskii Zhurnal is translated in its English version by MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica, which is also the official publisher. However, beginning in 2006 access and distribution outside of Russia is made through Springer. Both English and Russian versions are published simultaneously.
The first issue of Astronomy Letters was published in 1994. According to WorldCat
this journal was established in 1993. Moreover, from 1999, until present day it has produced 12 issues per year. However, prior to this only six issues were published each year, back to 1996. The editor-in-chief is Rashid A. Sunyaev of Space Research Institute, Moscow
, space astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, radio astronomy
, extra galactic astronomy, stellar astronomy, and investigation of the Solar system.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, peer review
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
ed, scientific journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
. Presently, and in the past, this journal tends to focus its publishing efforts on original research on all aspects of modern astronomy
Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...
and astrophysics
Astrophysics
Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties of celestial objects, as well as their interactions and behavior...
. The journal seeks to rapidly publish material for current topics, or studies pertaining to new, rapidly developing fields of astronomy and astrophysics. Papers which are determined to have qualified via an editorial review process are given priority, i.e., unpublished results that require timely publication.
Pis’ma v Astronomicheskii Zhurnal is translated in its English version by MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica, which is also the official publisher. However, beginning in 2006 access and distribution outside of Russia is made through Springer. Both English and Russian versions are published simultaneously.
The first issue of Astronomy Letters was published in 1994. According to WorldCat
WorldCat
WorldCat is a union catalog which itemizes the collections of 72,000 libraries in 170 countries and territories which participate in the Online Computer Library Center global cooperative...
this journal was established in 1993. Moreover, from 1999, until present day it has produced 12 issues per year. However, prior to this only six issues were published each year, back to 1996. The editor-in-chief is Rashid A. Sunyaev of Space Research Institute, Moscow
Scope
Some of the topics covered, as related to the fields of interest for this journal are high energy astrophysics, cosmologyCosmology
Cosmology is the discipline that deals with the nature of the Universe as a whole. Cosmologists seek to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order...
, space astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, radio astronomy
Radio astronomy
Radio astronomy is a subfield of astronomy that studies celestial objects at radio frequencies. The initial detection of radio waves from an astronomical object was made in the 1930s, when Karl Jansky observed radiation coming from the Milky Way. Subsequent observations have identified a number of...
, extra galactic astronomy, stellar astronomy, and investigation of the Solar system.