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Nature Astronomy Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Nature Astronomy 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 Nature Astronomy format

Nature Astronomy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Astro and Planetary Science, Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies, Astronomy and Astrophysical Research. Over its lifetime it has published 2,879 papers, which have received 74,936 citations.

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

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Publishes research inAstro and Planetary Science Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies Astronomy and Astrophysical Research Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies Planetary Science and Exploration
ISSN2397-3366
Citation impact (2-yr)7.03
h-index125
i10-index1,113
Article processing charge$11,690
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.nature.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Nature Astronomy per year

8
2016
341
2017
305
2018
311
2019
292
2020
291
2021
297
2022
298
2023
284
2024
293
2025

Citation impact of Nature Astronomy by publication year

723
2016
10.4K
2017
10.6K
2018
15.5K
2019
10.1K
2020
8.8K
2021
7.5K
2022
6.1K
2023
3.7K
2024
1.4K
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Nature Astronomy

Nature Astronomy template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Nature Astronomy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Nature Astronomy 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 Nature Astronomy use?
Nature Astronomy 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. Nature Astronomy 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Nature Astronomy?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Nature Astronomy 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 Nature Astronomy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Nature Astronomy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Nature Astronomy?
Nature Portfolio journal (Springer Nature). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
Can I export a submission-ready Nature Astronomy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Nature Astronomy template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Nature Astronomy template cost?
You can start writing in the Nature Astronomy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Nature Astronomy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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