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Astrophysics Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Astrophysics in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Astrophysics format

Astrophysics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies, Astronomy and Astrophysical Research, Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Astrophysics 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inStellar, planetary, and galactic studies Astronomy and Astrophysical Research Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies Astro and Planetary Science Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
ISSN0571-7256
Citation impact (2-yr)0.56
h-index25
i10-index196
Total citations9,538
Top institutions publishing hereByurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Astrophysics per year

51
2014
49
2015
48
2016
52
2017
48
2018
48
2019
56
2020
46
2021
45
2022
44
2023
42
2024
54
2025

Citation impact of Astrophysics by publication year

211
2014
231
2015
226
2016
220
2017
148
2018
160
2019
156
2020
143
2021
130
2022
111
2023
49
2024
6
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Astrophysics

Astrophysics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Astrophysics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Astrophysics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Astrophysics use?
Astrophysics uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Astrophysics 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Astrophysics?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Astrophysics document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Astrophysics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Astrophysics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Astrophysics?
Astrophysics is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Astrophysics template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Astrophysics PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Astrophysics template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Astrophysics template cost?
You can start writing in the Astrophysics template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Astrophysics PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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