The IAU is a truly international body, with a total membership of 12775 (of which 1224 are Junior members).
The number of Active Individual and Junior Members in the IAU Directory is: 12403 from 92 different countries across all continents (for the latest data go here)..
Most research astronomers have doctorate degrees in physics or astronomy and also bachelor's and/or master's degrees in a physical science, usually physics or astronomy.
It takes about 10 years of education beyond normal high school education to become a research astronomer..
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The 2022-2023 Journal's Impact IF of Astronomy Reports is 1.172, which is just updated in 2023..
Astronomy is the study of everything in the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
That includes objects we can see with our naked eyes, like the Sun , the Moon , the planets, and the stars .
It also includes objects we can only see with telescopes or other instruments, like faraway galaxies and tiny particles..
The 2022-2023 Journal's Impact IF of Astronomy Reports is 1.172, which is just updated in 2023..
The 2022-2023 Journal's Impact IF of Astronomy Reports is 1.172, which is just updated in 2023..
By studying the cosmos beyond our own planet, we can understand where we came from, where we are going, and how physics works under conditions which are impossible to recreate on Earth..
Here you’ll learn about the latest astronomical discoveries
Such as :
First black hole image or the hijinks of Betelgeuse. Find out why the detection of gravitational waves have heralded a new era of astronomyAnd why the mysteriously quiet Sun has astronomers scratching their heads.
Astronomy Reports is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original papers on astronomical topics
Including :
Theoretical and observational astrophysicsPhysics of the Sun
Planetary astrophysics
Radio astronomy
Stellar astronomy
Celestial mechanics
And astronomy methods and instrumentation.
Current research in astronomy embraces a range of problems related to the peculiarities of different celestial bodies and ways in which better knowledge of astronomical phenomena can help humans in various spheres. This paper will explore two important areas of research.
Current research in astronomy embraces a range of problems related to the peculiarities of different celestial bodies and ways in which better knowledge of astronomical phenomena can help humans in various spheres. This paper will explore two important areas of research.
Every issue is packed with articles, regular features and photos, about all aspects of astronomy, and with all pages in colour. The text is written in a clear and readable style and will appeal to beginners and more experienced amateurs alike. Scroll down for a link to read a recent sample issue in full!
