About Author
Raj is a space writer at Starlust, specializing in translating complex astronomical phenomena into clear, engaging narratives. With a foundation in science communication and a background in journalism, he applies a structured, research-driven approach to covering topics across astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, and observational astronomy.
His work spans a range of subjects, from stellar evolution and galactic dynamics to orbital mechanics and skywatching event guides, grounded in current scientific research and peer-reviewed studies. Raj is particularly focused on making cutting-edge discoveries in space science accessible to general audiences, without compromising on technical accuracy.
Driven by a strong belief that science writing should both educate and provoke inquiry, he constructs each piece to not only explain what we know about the universe, but how we’ve come to know it, highlighting methods, instrumentation, and scientific reasoning behind the facts.
Blood moon total lunar eclipse to light up the sky on September 7—find out if it's visible in your country
The second and final total lunar eclipse of the year, a striking celestial event known as a 'blood moon,' is set to captivate skywatchers across much of the globe.
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Astronomers discover the most massive 'binary star system' ever observed in our galaxy
Astronomers, led by Dr. Phil Massey of Lowell Observatory, have identified a colossal pair of stars in one of the Milky Way’s most vibrant star-forming regions.
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The Moon will turn blood red this week—when and how to watch September's total lunar eclipse
This week's total lunar eclipse is the most prolonged event of its kind to occur since 2022.
6 hours ago
Watch the elusive Aurigid meteor shower as its rare display peaks in the predawn sky
The shower is active from late August to early September, but its peak is expected on the night of September 1 and the morning of September 2.
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What came before the Big Bang? New simulations offer a glimpse into the origins of the universe
A recent study proposes that a computational technique known as numerical relativity could be the key to unraveling some of the universe's most profound mysteries.
6 days ago
Promising Earth-sized exoplanet is ruled out as habitable by new James Webb Space Telescope observations
The exoplanet was initially flagged as a promising candidate after its 2022 discovery in TESS data.
7 days ago
NASA and SpaceX launch 33rd commercial resupply mission to International Space Station
On Sunday morning, August 24, at 2:45 a.m. ET, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
7 days ago
NASA’s Perseverance rover investigating Mars’ megaripples makes fascinating discovery
The Perseverance rover is now studying the modern effects of wind and water on Mars, beginning with a key investigation of wind-formed megaripples at 'Kerrlaguna.'
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Beautiful crescent Moon shines bright next to Mars in the evening sky on August 25. Here's how to watch it.
Less than a day after its reappearance, the slender lunar crescent will be 8% illuminated and positioned just below and to the right of Mars.
7 days ago
Jupiter's unique dilute core probably formed gradually rather than from a planetary collision, study claims
To determine if a massive collision could have created Jupiter's dilute core, researchers from Durham University used advanced supercomputer simulations of planetary impacts.
Aug 24, 2025
Black holes could be a source of the universe’s mysterious dark energy, new study suggests
According to a new model, the death of stars and their collapse into black holes might be a key mechanism for generating dark energy.
Aug 24, 2025
Earth’s radio signals highlight regions where extraterrestrial life could find us
Astronomers have identified a prime strategy for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
Aug 24, 2025
New astonishing images from DART asteroid impact reveal shocking force of debris plume
Captured just 53 miles away from the asteroid's surface, these are the only on-site images of the historic impact.
Aug 23, 2025
Next solar superstorm could hit Earth harder than ever, scientists explain why
Rising carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere may dramatically alter the impact of future solar superstorms.
Aug 23, 2025
Rare XRISM findings reveal what a black hole looks like in its quietest X-ray phase
A team of international researchers has confirmed the presence of sluggish, hot gas circling a black hole.
Aug 23, 2025
Astronomers combine X-ray and radio data to unveil a magnificent hand-shaped nebula
By merging X-ray and radio data, astronomers have produced a new image of the MSH 15-52 nebula that is providing fresh insights into its unique shape.
Aug 22, 2025
For the first time, astronomers chronicled 130 years of a dying star's transformation
A study chronicles the dramatic changes of the Spirograph Nebula (IC 418), a cloud of gas and dust located about 4,000 light-years away.
Aug 22, 2025
Accidental double zooming pinpoints unexpected millimeter waves near supermassive black hole's core
A rare gravitational lensing event, dubbed an 'accidental double zoom' by astronomers, allowed for a breakthrough observation of the distant quasar RXJ1131-1231.
Aug 22, 2025
'Stripped-to-the-bone' supernova offers first direct look inside a dying star's core
'This event quite literally looks like nothing anyone has ever seen before,' shared a senior author on the study.
Aug 22, 2025
Astronomers find 62 new quasars including the most luminous 'FeLoBAL' ever found
Quasars are celestial powerhouses with supermassive black holes at the hearts of galaxies that are furiously devouring matter.
Aug 21, 2025