The Astronomical Journal is a monthly scientific journal published by the University of Chicago Press on behalf of the American Astronomical Society. It is one of the premier journals for astronomy in the world. The Astronomical Journal is often abbreviated AJ in scientific papers and references. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ... The University of Chicago is a private university located principally in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. ... The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is a US society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC. The main aim of the AAS is provide a political voice for its members and organise their lobbying. ...

It was founded in 1849 by Benjamin A. Gould; he ceased publication in 1861 but resumed it in 1885. Between 1909 and 1941 the journal was edited in Albany, New York. In 1941 the editor Benjamin Boss arranged to transfer responsibility for the journal to the American Astronomical Society. 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... This article or section should be merged with Benjamin Apthorp Gould Benjamin Apthorp Gould (September 27, 1824 – November 26, 1896) was an American astronomer. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

The first electronic edition of the Astronomical Journal was published in January, 1998. With the July, 2006 issue, The Astronomical Journal began e-first publication, an electronic version of the journal released independently of the hardcopy issues. Its current Editor-in-Chief is John Gallagher III of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Associate Editor-in-Chief is Margaret M. Hanson of the University of Cincinnati. John (Jay) S. Gallagher III is currently a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Editor of the Astronomical Journal. ... The University of Wisconsin–Madison (also known as UW–Madison, Madison, University of Wisconsin, or UW) is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin. ... The University of Cincinnati is a state university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. ...

Editors

• 2005-current, John Gallagher III
• 1984-2004, Paul W. Hodge
• 1969-1974, Gerald Maurice Clemence
• 1941-1966, Dirk Brouwer
• 1912-1941, Benjamin Boss
• 1909-1912, Lewis Boss
• 1896-1912, Seth C. Chandler
• 1849-1896, Benjamin A. Gould, Jr.

John (Jay) S. Gallagher III is currently a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Editor of the Astronomical Journal. ... Paul W. Hodge (born unknown) is an American astronomer. ... Dirk Brouwer (September 1, 1902 – January 31, 1966) was a Dutch-American astronomer. ... Lewis Boss (1846–1912) was an American Astronomer. ... Seth Carlo Chandler, Jr. ... This article or section should be merged with Benjamin Apthorp Gould Benjamin Apthorp Gould (September 27, 1824 – November 26, 1896) was an American astronomer. ...

External links

• Official website
• Dudley Observatory, Astronomical Journal