About Author
Raj is a science writer at Starlust, where he explores the cosmos, one story at a time. With a background in entertainment journalism and a lifelong love of storytelling, Raj brings a unique narrative lens to the universe — weaving together celestial facts, skywatching guides, and the deeper questions inspired by space.<br/>Raj believes that space writing should not just inform, but spark curiosity. Whether he’s diving into the latest astronomical discovery or decoding the Moon’s daily rhythm, his goal is always the same: to remind us how thrilling it is to be part of a universe this vast.
Area of Interest
Raj enjoys going to cafes and interacting with people. He is classically trained and enjoys doing his riyaaz now and then. He also loves animals and occasionally volunteers at an animal shelter close by.
Previous Experiences
Raj has worked in the entertainment beat for almost 3 years. Apart from entertainment, raj likes to dabble in the world of pop culture and breathes, sleeps, and eats gossip (the good one).
Latest From Raj Naik
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Vera Rubin Observatory finds asteroid nearly the size of 8 football fields spinning every two minutes
A massive 710-meter asteroid named 2025 MN45 has broken records as the fastest-rotating object of its size ever detected.
Scientists solve a decades-old mystery by finding the hidden source of solar flare gamma rays
NJIT researchers have identified a class of high-energy particles responsible for the Sun’s mysterious and long-lasting gamma-ray bursts.
Astronomers witnessed black hole shredding a massive star like it was 'preparing a snack for lunch'
The rare event has been labeled as one of the brightest events ever observed by mankind.
NASA's JWST reveals ancient monster stars that could be the ancestors of black holes
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified massive, short-lived stars that are essentially 'seeds' for the universe's first supermassive black holes.
Jupiter’s moon Europa may lack geological spark needed for life, new study finds
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Scientists discover rare ancient 'platypus' galaxies unlike anything seen before
These newly-discovered objects look like stars but behave like galaxies.
JAXA-NASA XRISM mission captures the clearest view of the vicinity of a rapidly-spinning black hole
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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirms first-ever failed starless galaxy made of dark matter
The object, nicknamed Cloud-9, is a relic from the early days of the universe.
NASA's IXPE successfully studies a distant white dwarf star for the first time in history
The breakthrough study made use of IXPE's unique X-ray polarization feature.
Spanish communications satellite SpainSat NG II hit by mysterious 'space particle' during orbital transit
The SpainSat NG II, which was launched on October 23, 2025, was roughly 31,000 miles from Earth when it was struck.
Astronomers finally managed to measure the mass of a 'rogue' planet—it's a lot like Saturn
Situated roughly 10,000 light-years from Earth, the planet lacks a parent star and instead drifts solo through space.
In pics: January's 'Wolf Moon' as seen from New York City, England, Egypt, India and Mexico
The Wolf Moon is the first of three supermoons scheduled for 2026.
Upcoming asteroid flyby: Near Earth Object 2025 YU6 to pass by our planet on January 11
The asteroid is currently located in the constellation of Lynx, at a distance of more than 1.9 million miles (3.2 million kilometers) from Earth.
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Jupiter to reach opposition on January 10—how to see it when it's brightest and closest to Earth
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