天文學(xué)和天體物理學(xué)是一本領(lǐng)先的國際期刊，它獨立于獲得結(jié)果所用的技術(shù)，發(fā)表有關(guān)天文學(xué)和天體物理學(xué)（理論、觀測和儀器）的所有方面的論文。這本雜志是由EDP科學(xué)公司出版的。機構(gòu)和個人可以訂閱A&A。對期刊的訪問由IP號定義。該雜志的訂閱用戶是免費的。用戶名和密碼不需要。已發(fā)表文章的檔案由斯特拉斯堡的唐納斯·斯特拉雷斯中心（CDS）保存。天文學(xué)和天體物理學(xué)是通過各種國家期刊的合并而建立的一種期刊。新成員國可在滿足某些標(biāo)準(zhǔn)后被接納。該期刊由董事會管理，董事會成員由成員國指定。麻管局決定A&A的政策，其中包括出版的一般準(zhǔn)則、編輯的選擇、各種財政方面以及各國的成員資格。

Astronomy & Astrophysics is a leading international Journal that publishes papers on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics (theoretical, observational, and instrumental) independently of the techniques used to obtain the results.The journal is published by EDP Sciences.Institutions and private individuals can subscribe to A&A.Access to the journal is defined by IP number. Access is free to subscribers of the journal. A username and password are not required.An archive of the published articles is maintained by the Centre des Données Stellaires (CDS) in Strasbourg.Astronomy & Astrophysics is a journal established through the amalgamation of various national journals. New Member-Countries can be admitted upon fulfilling certain criteria.The journal is governed by the Board of Directors, whose members are designated by the Member Countries. The Board decides on the policies for A&A which include the general guidelines for publishing, the selection of the Editors, the various financial aspects, as well as the membership of countries.