The article provides an overview of the *Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society* (MNRAS), one of the largest general primary astronomical research publications. Established in 1827, MNRAS has evolved from a monthly publication of notices and proceedings to a comprehensive journal that publishes original research in various fields of astronomy and astrophysics. The journal includes articles by both fellows and non-fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), covering topics from positional and dynamical astronomy to cosmology and space research. MNRAS also features fast-track articles or 'Letters' that are short, topical, and significant. The journal is published in both paper and electronic formats, primarily sold to research institutes and universities, with increasing availability and usage over the years. The article also discusses the joint publication of *Geophysical Journal International (GJI)* with the Deutsche Geophysikalische Gesellschaft (DGG) and the changing trends in subscription models, reflecting the shift towards electronic access and rationalization in library acquisitions.The article provides an overview of the *Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society* (MNRAS), one of the largest general primary astronomical research publications. Established in 1827, MNRAS has evolved from a monthly publication of notices and proceedings to a comprehensive journal that publishes original research in various fields of astronomy and astrophysics. The journal includes articles by both fellows and non-fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), covering topics from positional and dynamical astronomy to cosmology and space research. MNRAS also features fast-track articles or 'Letters' that are short, topical, and significant. The journal is published in both paper and electronic formats, primarily sold to research institutes and universities, with increasing availability and usage over the years. The article also discusses the joint publication of *Geophysical Journal International (GJI)* with the Deutsche Geophysikalische Gesellschaft (DGG) and the changing trends in subscription models, reflecting the shift towards electronic access and rationalization in library acquisitions.