Guides: Astronomy Research Guide: Citing & Citations

Citation Styles & Guides for Physics & Astronomy

Note: If unsure as to which is the most appropriate citation style to use, be sure to seek advice from your instructor. When writing for publication, seek out the 'advice for authors' provided by your intended publisher (style requirements and guidance tend to be specific to each individual journal or publisher).

American Physical Society Citation & Style Guidance
Use this pdf document for detailed guidance on citations, citing, notations and other style-related guidance for the principle APS publications: "Physical Review" & "Physical Review Letters." Additional guidance for authors can be found through the APS publications website at https://journals.aps.org/authors
American Astronomical Society Citation & Style Guidance
Examples and instructions for citing references in American Astronomical Society journals, including the 'Astronomical Journal' and the 'Astrophysical Journal' (additional author style guidance at http://journals.aas.org/authors/)
American Institute of Physics Author Resource Guide
Use the American Institute of Physics' Author Resource Guide to find detailed example and instructions on citing and presenting references.
Citing: A How To Guide
Find citing/citation guidance according to some of the many other editorial styles (e.g. Chicago, IEEE) adopted or preferred by different publishers and organizations.