Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage (JAHH) was founded by John Perdrix and Wayne Orchiston in 1998.

The journal publishes refereed research papers, review papers, short communications, IAU reports, and book reviews on all aspects of astronomical history and heritage.

This includes studies that place the nature and evolution of astronomy in a political, economic, social, historical, and cultural context.

JAHH is published by the Centre for Astronomy Research & Development at Rizal Technological University (RTU) in the Philippines.

The journal publishes issues quarterly in March, June, September, and December.

All papers are refereed prior to publication.

JAHH is published online only and is fully open-access.

There are no access or reader charges but as of 2022, the journal will impose publication page charges. JAHH has been approved for inclusion in Scopus and is finalising formal ranking through them.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.193

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	7

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	21612

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	48

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• MICHELL, LAPLACE AND THE ORIGIN OF THE BLACK HOLE CONCEPT

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Colin, Wayne, Ian

• THE EFFELSBERG 100-M RADIO TELESCOPE: CONSTRUCTION AND FORTY YEARS OF RADIO ASTRONOMY

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Richard, Norbert, Berndt H.

• ABORIGINAL ORAL TRADITIONS OF AUSTRALIAN IMPACT CRATERS

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Duane W., John

• A REVIEW OF MÄ€ORI ASTRONOMY IN AOTEAROA-NEW ZEALAND

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Pauline, Rangi, Takirirangi, Hoturoa, Toa

• THE GENESIS OF SOLAR RADIO ASTRONOMY IN AUSTRALIA

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Wayne, Bruce, Ron

• CHRIS CHRISTIANSEN AND THE CHRIS CROSS

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Wayne, Don

• CASSINI, RØMER AND THE VELOCITY OF LIGHT

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Laurence, James

• Ingenuity and initiative in Australian radio astronomy: the Dover Heights 'hole-in-the ground' antenna

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Wayne, Bruce

• A CULTURAL COMPARISON OF THE 'DARK CONSTELLATIONS' IN THE MILKY WAY

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Steven R., Duane W., Alejandro, Javier, Andrew M., Wayne

• Was the supernova of AD1054 reported in European history?

  Citation: 15

  Authors: F Richard, David A

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