Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Encyclopedia
The Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is a bimonthly peer reviewed
scientific journal
published by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
since 1907. The title in French is Journal de la Société royale d'astronomie du Canada. The founding editor was Clarence Chant
. The journal was preceded by the Transactions of the Astronomical and Physical Society of Toronto (1890-1901), followed by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Selected Papers and Proceedings (1902-1903) and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Transactions (1904-1905).
The Astrophysics Data System
contains issues after a year.
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...
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...
published by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is a national, non-profit, charitable organization devoted to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences. At present, there are 29 local branches of the Society, called centres, located in towns and cities across the country from St. John's,...
since 1907. The title in French is Journal de la Société royale d'astronomie du Canada. The founding editor was Clarence Chant
Clarence Chant
Clarence Augustus Chant was a Canadian astronomer and physicist.He was born in Hagermans Corners, Ontario to Christopher Chant and Elizabeth Croft. In 1882 he attended Markham High School, where he demonstrated a mathematical ability. After graduation he attended St. Catherines Collegiate...
. The journal was preceded by the Transactions of the Astronomical and Physical Society of Toronto (1890-1901), followed by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Selected Papers and Proceedings (1902-1903) and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Transactions (1904-1905).
The Astrophysics Data System
Astrophysics Data System
The Astrophysics Data System , developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration , is an online database of over eight million astronomy and physics papers from both peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed sources...
contains issues after a year.
External links
- Online access to predecessor journals (1890-1905)