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  • Publishes original research articles, letters, case reports, reviews/mini-reviews and guest edited thematic issues on various topics related to Astronomy and Astrophysics. Articles may be focused largely, but not exclusively, on contributions from India.

Aims and Scope

The section Astronomy and Astrophysics of the journal Current Indian Science publishes original research articles, letters, reviews/mini-reviews, and guest-edited thematic issues in all areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Articles may be focused largely, but not exclusively, on contributions from India.


This section is not limited to a specific aspect of the field but is instead devoted to a wide range of sub-fields in the area. Articles of interdisciplinary nature are particularly welcome. Submissions in the following areas are of special interest to the readers of this journal:


  • Astrobiology
  • Astrochemistry
  • Astronomical instrumentation
  • Astronomical space instrumentation
  • Astrophysical cosmology
  • Blackhole physics
  • Classical and quantum theory of gravitation
  • Compact stars
  • Cosmic rays
  • Early universe
  • Extended theories of gravity
  • Formation and evolution of galaxies
  • High-energy astroparticle physics
  • History and philosophy of cosmic science
  • Gravitational waves
  • Mathematical cosmology
  • Observational cosmology
  • Planetary astrophysics
  • Space missions and hazards
  • Star formation


    • Editor

    Saibal Ray
    Department of Physics
    Government College of Engineering & Ceramic Technology
    Kolkata
    India

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