For many years, a growing problem in astronomical research (as in other academic disciplines) was that the number of papers published in the major astronomical journals was increasing steadily, meaning astronomers were able to read less and less of the latest research findings.
Selama bertahun-tahun, masalah yang berkembang dalam penelitian astronomi (seperti dalam disiplin ilmu yang lain) adalah jumlah makalah yang diterbitkan di jurnal astronomi terkemuka yang terus meningkat, yang berarti para astronom akan semakin sedikit membaca hasil penelitian terbaru.