Below are just a few of the many planetary science journals published by the AGU. Visit the main AGU journals page for a complete listing of all geophysical journals.
Atmospheres
Includes physics and chemistry of the atmosphere, as well as the atmospheric-biospheric, lithospheric, and hydrospheric interface.
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Planets
Covers the geology, geophysics, geochemistry, atmospheres, biology, and dynamics of the planets, satellites, asteroids, rings, comets, and meteorites; planetary origins; and planetary detection.
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Solid Earth
Focuses on the physics and chemistry of the solid Earth and the liquid core of the Earth, geomagnetism, paleomagnetism, marine geology/geophysics, chemistry and physics of minerals, rocks, volcanology, and more.
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Space Physics
Covers aeronomy and magnetospheric physics, planetary atmospheres and magnetospheres, interplanetary and external solar physics, cosmic rays, and heliospheric physics.
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Eos
Weekly newspaper of the Earth and space sciences, is published every Tuesday and is distributed by mail and available online to the members of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
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These are some of the journals available by a variety of publishers that are related to planetary science. Please let us know any recommendations for inclusion in this listing.
Advances in Space Science
The COSPAR publication Advances in Space Research (ASR) is an open journal covering all areas of space research.
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Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Covers significant developments in all areas of earth and planetary sciences, from climate, environment, and geological hazards to the formation of planets and the evolution of life.
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Astrobiology
International journal created as a forum for scientists seeking to advance our understanding of life's origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny in the universe.
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Earth and Planetary Science Letters
Concise, highly cited articles ("Letters") on research of significance to the broad earth and planetary sciences community. To improve impact, papers are published with minimal delay.
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Earth, Moon, and Planets
Publishes original contributions on subjects ranging from star and planet formation and the origin and evolution of the solar and extra-solar planetary systems, to asteroids, comets, meteoroids & near-Earth objects, & more.
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Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
Publishes research papers in a wide range of subjects in terrestrial geochemistry, meteoritics, and planetary geochemistry.
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Geology
Publishes timely, innovative, and provocative articles relevant to its international audience, representing research from all fields of the geosciences.
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ICARUS
nternational Journal of Solar System Studies is devoted to the publication of original contributions in the field of Solar System studies.
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Meteoritics & Planetary Science
International monthly journal of planetary science published by the Meteoritical Society - a scholarly organization promoting research and education in planetary science.
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Nature
Weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology.
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New Astronomy
Publishes articles in all fields of astronomy and astrophysics, with a particular focus on computational astronomy.
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Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
Launched in 1968 to fill the need for an international journal in the field of planetary physics, geodesy and geophysics, this journal has now grown to become important reading matter for all geophysicists.
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Planetary and Space Science
Publishes original articles as well as short communications (letters). Ground-based and space-borne instrumentation and laboratory simulation of solar system processes are included.
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Science
Weekly scientific journal published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Founded in 1880, Science publishes on a wide range of topics including planetary science.
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Space Science Reviews
Emphasis is on scientific results and instruments in the fields of astrophysics, physics of planetary systems, solar physics, and physics of magnetospheres & interplanetary matter.
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Many popular magazines provide engaging articles on planetary science in an easy-to-read style. Please let us know any recommendations for inclusion in this listing.
Mercury
Features articles showcasing the latest developments in astronomy as well as society news and monthly sky events.
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Sky & Telescope
A popular amateur astronomy magazine that covers a wide range of topics including planetary science.
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