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.
Astronomers witness supermassive black hole waking up from a long slumber for the first time
This discovery provides a rare look at 'feedback,' the initial stage where a black hole begins to influence its host galaxy.
7 hours ago
NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft advances in launch preparations at Kennedy Space Center
After weeks of preparation, the Orion capsule has been fully fueled and loaded with propellants, gases, and coolants required for its ten-day mission.
7 hours ago
Astronomers spot hidden 'ice cube' clouds at galactic center, pointing to a recent black hole explosion
The eleven fast-moving clouds of cold hydrogen gas, dubbed 'ice cubes,' should technically not exist, per astronomers.
8 hours ago
NASA's Hubble captures stunning image of Tarantula Nebula, brightest star-forming region in local universe
Astronomers have long been captivated by this stellar nursery, which was discovered to be in the Large Magellanic Cloud near our Milky Way.
1 day ago
Astronomers discover 'Cosmic Grapes,' a clumpy rotating galaxy formed 900 million years after Big Bang
New observations from ALMA and the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed that the galaxy is not a smooth disk, but is instead composed of at least 15 massive, star-forming clumps.
1 day ago
August's 2025 Full Sturgeon Moon captivates skywatchers as it brilliantly illuminates the night sky
The Sturgeon Moon reached its peak illumination on Saturday, August 9, at 7:54 a.m. UTC (3:54 a.m. ET).
1 day ago
Formation of universe's first stars 13 billion years ago replicated in a groundbreaking simulation
A simulation challenges the long-held belief that the universe's first stars formed peacefully, revealing a violent and turbulent cosmic birthplace.
1 day ago
Astronomers stunned by discovery of the most massive black hole ever found, hiding in distant galaxy
The celestial giant is 10,000 times more massive than the Milky Way's black hole and pushes the theoretical size limit.
2 days ago
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captures sharpest-ever picture of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The comet poses no threat to Earth and is being studied by several NASA missions to better understand its physical properties.
2 days ago
Astronomers find potential 'Avatar' planet just 4.3 light-years away using Webb Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided compelling evidence for a giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the closest Sun-like star to Earth.
3 days ago
Interstellar mission to black hole could span about 80 to 100 years, astrophysicist claims
Astrophysicist Bambi proposes using Earth-based lasers to propel a small, lightsail-equipped probe to a nearby black hole, a 70-year journey covering 20 to 25 light-years.
3 days ago
Two massive gas clouds collided head-on in Milky Way—it then triggered active star formation
A team of researchers estimated the crash occurred between 0.35 and 1.03 million years ago, a timeline that aligns with the ages of young stars in the area.
4 days ago
Perseverance rover captures stunningly clear panoramic view of Martian landscape
The pictures taken from a location called 'Falbreen' reveal Mars' unusually clear skies and a variety of geological features that intrigue scientists.
4 days ago
NASA planning to build a 100 kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
The directive establishes an aggressive new timeline, aiming to launch a lunar reactor by 2030 despite NASA's significant budget cuts.
4 days ago
Astronomers discover universe's oldest confirmed black hole—formed just 500 million years after the Big Bang
Found in the distant galaxy CAPERS-LRD-z9, this black hole is 300 million times bigger than our sun.
4 days ago
NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-10's return due to unfavorable weather conditions
With a new undocking time of no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 8, the crew is now slated to return to Earth on Saturday, August 9.
5 days ago
New study identifies hundreds of previously undocumented satellite systems orbiting dwarf galaxies
Rather than focusing on large galaxies like the Milky Way, a new survey dramatically shifts the focus to dwarf galaxies.
5 days ago
6 planets will align in the sky in a rare celestial event on August 10—here's how to watch it
This rare planetary parade of six planets, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, will become visible in the early morning sky.
5 days ago
Supergiant star baffles astronomers by surviving mysterious blast, expelling gas cloud bigger than our solar system
This colossal structure, the largest ever seen in the Milky Way, holds the mass of our sun.
5 days ago
Astronomers surprised to witness a young star's jet backfire, triggering dramatic cosmic explosion
This unexpected discovery suggests that the lives of nascent stars and their planetary systems are much more violent and chaotic than we ever thought.
6 days ago