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.
Sturgeon Moon 2025: When and how to watch the full moon in August
August 2025's full lunar display, recognized as the Sturgeon Moon, is slated to achieve its peak illumination on Saturday, August 9, at 07:54 UTC (3:54 a.m. ET).
Jul 28, 2025
Hear the sound of a dying star with the sonification of Crab Nebula's Pulsar heart
Scientists have transformed X-ray data from the Crab Nebula's rapidly spinning pulsar into an auditory experience.
Jul 28, 2025
New Skyfall mission plans revolutionary deployment of 6 scout helicopters on Mars
The Skyfall mission is engineered to unleash six independent helicopters, each capable of flying itself to the Martian surface.
Jul 27, 2025
Astronomers stumble upon enigmatic dead star blasting out unique radio emissions
Astronomers have categorized the new source, officially known as ILT J163430+445010, as a long-period transient (LPT), a kind of celestial object that broadcasts radio pulses with a much longer periodicity than conventional pulsars.
Jul 27, 2025
NASA confirms a plane-sized asteroid will pass Earth on July 28: 'If there were a threat...'
Thie asteroid measures an estimated 210 feet (roughly 64 meters), comparable to the length of a passenger jet.
Jul 26, 2025
Astronomers uncover complex organic molecules in young star's disk, hinting at cosmic origins of life
Astronomers used ALMA to detect 17 complex organic molecules in the disk of the active protostar V883 Orionis.
Jul 26, 2025
Webb Telescope illuminates hidden black holes feasting on stars in dusty cosmic corners
The JWST's powerful infrared capabilities allowed astronomers from MIT, Columbia University, and other institutions to see through thick cosmic dust, uncovering dramatic events long concealed.
Jul 25, 2025
Astronomers confirm discovery of a fifth potentially habitable world orbiting a red dwarf 35 light-years away
The most significant discovery is L 98-59 f, the fifth planet, found in the temperate zone through subtle changes in its star's motion using HARPS and ESPRESSO data.
Jul 24, 2025
Rubin Observatory unintentionally captured pre-discovery images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
During its testing period, the observatory's Simonyi Survey Telescope and Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera were coincidentally pointed at the precise celestial coordinates of 3I/ATLAS.
Jul 24, 2025
All you need to know about powerful new U.S.-India satellite NISAR ahead of its launch
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is slated for a launch no earlier than Wednesday, July 30.
Jul 24, 2025
How NASA literally saved mission by repairing overheated camera 370-million-miles away near Jupiter
Executed from 370 million miles away, this innovative repair delivers critical lessons on sustaining spacecraft functionality in extreme radiation.
Jul 23, 2025
NASA's Perseverance probes evidence of ancient magma activity in Martian rocks to explore its geological past
The Perseverance rover recently traveled westward to 'Westport,' a site where the clay-rich 'Krokodillen' unit meets a unique olivine-bearing rock formation.
Jul 23, 2025
James Webb Telescope uncovers Jupiter moon Europa's surprisingly dynamic and shifting ice shell
Spectral data from JWST, analyzed by Dr. Ujjwal Raut and his team at SwRI, shows Europa's surface ice crystallizes at varying rates.
Jul 23, 2025
Scientists stunned as star survived and returned for second near-fatal encounter with supermassive black hole
Dubbed AT 2022dbl, this dramatic event is forcing scientists to rethink long-held theories on black hole stellar consumption, possibly rewriting astrophysics.
Jul 23, 2025
Moon soil reveals secrets for sustaining human life and future lunar outposts, say scientists
A new method from scientists aims to extract water from lunar regolith and convert carbon dioxide in one step, a significant advance for self-sustaining space missions.
Jul 22, 2025
Astronomers witness rocky planet like Earth being born around a baby star for the first time
'We will never witness the formation of Earth, but here, we may be watching a planet come into existence in real time,' said an astronomer.
Jul 22, 2025
Scientists created largest dataset of Type Ia supernovae, discovered that dark energy might be evolving over time
The journey to this finding started in 1998 with Type Ia supernovae, whose demise showed the universe was expanding faster than anticipated.
Jul 22, 2025
All you need to know before spotting Ophiuchus—the Serpent Bearer—constellation in July's night sky
With an expansive area of 948 square degrees, Ophiuchus ranks as the 11th largest constellation.
Jul 22, 2025
Physicist claims universe is 26.7 billion years old — nearly double current estimates
A groundbreaking finding directly addresses the perplexing 'impossible early galaxy problem.'
Jul 21, 2025
July's night sky offers incredible glimpse of the Eagle Nebula (M16) above Sagittarius Teapot’s spout
On July 25, the renowned Messier 16 star-forming region will be highly visible.
Jul 21, 2025