Journal of Computational Astronomy & Astronomical Computing (JAAC)

Sections

In order to meet its aims, the Journal of Computational Astronomy & Astronomical Computing is organised into sections:

• Scientific outreach. Articles written by professional scientists, aimed at advanced amateur astronomers. Algorithms, methods, tools and results of a research where computational tools are used are shown in some detail, so that the reader can learn and understand the basis of the research and perhaps apply some of these tools to their own activities. In some cases the contents of the article might be a byproduct of material generated for a scientific publication that could be not be included or is too well known in the professional scientific community to deserve publication in a professional journal.

• Software. Articles on existing or new software tools. Review articles on commercial or free software, as well as texts containing techniques, tricks and limitations in the use of a particular software, are welcome. In addition, JAAC warmly accepts submission of articles on new software developed by the author(s) to address some specific astronomical application.

• Hardware. Articles on new equipment, either electronic or otherwise, that required the use of computation in its design or demands the use of some software in its operation. This section is aimed at the advanced amateur astronomer and is inspired by the classical DIY (Do It Yourself) sections in astronomical magazines, but somehow updated by the use of computer software tools.

• Applications. Research articles on studies and analyses performed with the use of a computer, whether personal or mainframe. Studies based on supercomputing are also valid. The emphasis should be on the computation itself but also on the advances brought about by the results of the research. These articles should have a structure typical of a scientific publication.

• Methods and algorithms. Research articles on new computational methods or new algorithms designed for a specific astronomical calculation. The methods must be original, or notrivial extensions of existing methods. These articles should have a structure typical of a scientific publication.

Aside from the sections above, periodic articles organised into long Courses are also offered. Please contact the staff if you would like to propose a course.