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.
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
Next total lunar eclipse visible in Americas—don't miss the March 2026 'Blood Moon'
A spectacular total lunar eclipse is set to captivate skywatchers this week, but the celestial show will not be visible from the Americas.
Sep 5, 2025
Blood Moon 2025: How to watch the total lunar eclipse in the U.S. on September 7
The September 7 'blood moon' will be a global event, visible to viewers in Africa, Asia, and Australia, but not to those in the Americas.
Sep 4, 2025
Breakthrough discovery reveals the origin of hypervelocity white dwarfs racing through space at over 2000 km/s
These stellar remnants, capable of traveling over 2,000 kilometers per second, are now believed to be the high-speed survivors of a rare type of supernova explosion.
Sep 4, 2025
NASA's September 2025 skywatching guide: Autumnal equinox, a conjunction trio and other stunning sky events
This month offers a stellar lineup, featuring a planetary opposition, a beautiful conjunction, the arrival of the autumnal equinox and a lunar eclipse.
Sep 4, 2025
Solar Orbiter cracks one of the Sun's secret codes by tracing origins of superspeed electrons
The Sun is the most powerful particle accelerator in our solar system, and it regularly launches streams of high-energy electrons into space.
Sep 4, 2025
Ahead of September 7 Blood Moon, effective tips for observing the total lunar eclipse
During the globally synchronized total lunar eclipse, the moon will display a deep red hue for about 82 minutes, offering excellent opportunities for photography.
Sep 3, 2025
It's possible to find Earth 2.0 using rectangular telescope about the same size as JWST, scientists say
Astrophysicist Heidi Newberg and her team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute detail how a rectangular mirror could solve the major challenges of spotting distant exoplanets.
Sep 3, 2025
Webb Telescope discovers mysterious CO₂-rich disk with no water around a young star
This groundbreaking discovery is a direct contradiction to most known systems, where water vapor is the primary component.
Sep 3, 2025
Saturn's largest moon Titan to cast a shadow on the planet's face on September 3—how to watch
This celestial event is part of a rare series of passes that occurs only once every 15 years.
Sep 2, 2025
Here's why the moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon while some sunlight, scattered by our atmosphere, still manages to illuminate the lunar surface.
Sep 2, 2025
Saturn's icy moon harboring alien life? New discovery has scientists buzzing
Despite its frigid, ice-covered exterior, Saturn's moon 'Enceladus' has become a primary target in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Sep 2, 2025
SpaceX prepares for a busy September with five major Falcon 9 launches
This September, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets have a dual mandate: deploying more Starlink satellites to expand global internet access and launching a vital resupply mission to the ISS.
Sep 2, 2025
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.
Sep 1, 2025
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.
Sep 1, 2025
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.
Sep 1, 2025
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.
Sep 1, 2025
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.
Aug 26, 2025
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.
Aug 25, 2025
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.
Aug 25, 2025