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.
'Loudest ever' gravitational wave provides strong confirmation of Hawking and Kerr's black hole theories
The signal, named GW250114, provides the strongest validation yet for the long-held theories of black hole mechanics proposed by Stephen Hawking and Roy Kerr.
Sep 13, 2025
A 'quasi-moon' asteroid has been orbiting Earth for 60 years—and scientists are just finding out
Pan-STARRS observatory astronomers in Hawaii detected the asteroid, designated 2025 PN7, on August 2, 2025.
Sep 13, 2025
Researchers accidentally discover a giant stellar 'blowtorch' at the Milky Way's border
The JWST captured a rare event, a colossal stellar jet erupting from a developing star in the distant Sharpless 2-284 nebula, located on the outer fringes of the Milky Way.
Sep 13, 2025
How to spot 'swan-shaped' Cygnus constellation in the September night sky
A striking, swan-shaped constellation known as the Northern Cross, Cygnus is the 16th largest constellation and a rich section of the Milky Way.
Sep 12, 2025
Butterfly-shaped hole in the Sun's atmosphere stuns scientists—potential effects on Earth on September 14
The 'coronal hole' is roughly 310,680 miles wide in the sun's atmosphere.
Sep 12, 2025
NASA finds signs of ancient microbial life on Mars in 'groundbreaking discovery'—what it means for humanity
The 'Sapphire Canyon' sample, collected by the Perseverance rover, is being hailed as the strongest evidence yet found for ancient life on Mars.
Sep 11, 2025
First-ever full measurement of black hole's three-dimensional recoil confirms Einstein's theory
The groundbreaking research focused on a specific gravitational wave signal, GW190412, which was originally detected in 2019.
Sep 11, 2025
2025 partial solar eclipse: When and how to watch the astronomical phenomenon on September 21
The eclipse belongs to the Saros cycle, a well-documented celestial pattern that repeats approximately every 18 years and 11 days.
Sep 10, 2025
Scientists discover early-type 'runaway' dwarf galaxy wandering alone after being ejected from its group
The findings would help astronomers learn more about the formation and evolution of dwarf galaxies, particularly the ones that have been isolated from their original groups.
Sep 10, 2025
China plans advanced mission to hit an asteroid with spacecraft and alter its course
This ambitious project aims to prove a new planetary defense strategy by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into a distant asteroid, a technique known as kinetic impact.
Sep 10, 2025
International Space Station prepares for two back-to-back resupply missions launching this week
The ISS is gearing up for a busy week as two cargo missions are scheduled to launch just days apart, bringing vital supplies to the orbiting outpost.
Sep 10, 2025
Astrophysicists reveal 'Earth-sized' exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e may have atmosphere and liquid water to support life
Of all the exoplanets, TRAPPIST-1e is particularly fascinating to astronomers because its orbit within the habitable zone makes it a prime candidate for having liquid water on its surface.
Sep 9, 2025
Astronomers detect star-forming jets in Milky Way’s outer region, proving star formation follows universal process
Using the powerful ALMA observatory, researchers pinpointed a protostar named Sh 2-283-1a SMM1, located over 51,000 light-years from the galactic center.
Sep 9, 2025
ALMA's sharpest photo suggests Fomalhaut star's warped ring was sculpted by 'yet-to-be-seen' ancient planets
New, high-resolution images from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) show that the star's immense dust ring is not only warped, but its lopsidedness, or eccentricity, changes with distance from the star.
Sep 9, 2025
NASA's James Webb Telescope captures stunning image of warped 'Butterfly Star' 525 light-years away
Located within the Taurus star-forming region, 525 light-years away, the IRAS 04302+2247 system is offering scientists a rare, edge-on view of a protoplanetary disc.
Sep 9, 2025
NASA's James Webb Telescope spots 'exceptionally rare' cosmic event: 5 galaxies colliding in deep space
Astronomers have found a newly identified system, unofficially named 'JWST's Quintet,' where at least five galaxies and 17 star-forming clumps are merging.
Sep 8, 2025
In pics: 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse as seen from Japan, Egypt, India and across the globe
The stunning astronomical event marked the longest eclipse of its kind since 2022, with the moon appearing a vivid red for a remarkable 82 minutes.
Sep 8, 2025
Mars has one more thing in common with Earth—scientists finally resolve a longstanding mystery
Using data from NASA's now-retired InSight lander, a research team is challenging long-held assumptions about what's inside the red planet.
Sep 8, 2025
In a breakthrough, scientists successfully predicted a solar storm just 15 hours before it struck Earth
Using data from the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter, a team of scientists successfully predicted the magnetic structure of a coronal mass ejection (CME) in March 2024.
Sep 8, 2025
Millions of light years old 'warm' interstellar dust found in Makani galaxy's hot halo
Using the JWST, a team investigated the Makani galaxy, a distant celestial body whose Hawaiian name appropriately means 'wind'.
Sep 7, 2025