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.
New Webb image unveils rapid birth of stars in Cigar Galaxy, capturing dust and outflows in stunning detail
Though significantly smaller than the Milky Way, Messier 82 blazes with five times its luminosity and sparks new stars at ten times the rate.
Jul 8, 2025
In July night sky this week, watch the Moon gliding by Sagittarius' Teapot and the Galactic Center
Astronomers suggest waiting a few nights for the Moon to move to clearly see the Teapot asterism under dark skies in the same general area.
Jul 7, 2025
Climate scientists raise concerns as the U.S. announces plans to stop sharing vital satellite data on sea ice
Losing access to this ongoing data severely limits scientists' capacity to monitor climate change and assess the escalating threat of sea-level increases.
Jul 7, 2025
Space-based air quality monitoring mission, TEMPO, receives extension from NASA
NASA's TEMPO mission is a first for the agency, using a spectrometer to continuously monitor air quality during daylight hours from space, providing highly detailed measurements.
Jul 7, 2025
ATLAS telescope spots an 'interstellar comet' from beyond our solar system
Discovered on July 1, the celestial body 3I/ATLAS is currently approaching Earth from the direction of the constellation Sagittarius.
Jul 6, 2025
NASA reveals how you can observe the eagle constellation, Aquila, soaring overhead in July
Historically revered as Zeus's powerful eagle, bearing lightning and messages, this celestial constellation reaches its highest point in the sky during July and August.
Jul 6, 2025
6 mind-blowing cosmic surprises from NASA’s James Webb Telescope in its first three years
With its unparalleled infrared capabilities, Webb now accomplishes what was once impossible, transforming our view of the cosmos from distant galaxies to our solar system.
Jul 5, 2025
Earth is predicted to spin faster than usual on three specific dates in July and August
Scientists are predicting Earth will continue its trend of record-setting rapid rotations in 2025, with notably shorter days expected around July 9, July 22, and August 5.
Jul 5, 2025
'Almost every area of astronomy': NASA's SPHEREx reveals universe's infrared secrets, week by week
SPHEREx is designed to create a full spectral map, which will provide a vast amount of data to explore nearly every aspect of astronomy.
Jul 4, 2025
Astronomers uncover 'cosmic fossil' galaxy offering glimpse into early universe's seven-billion-year history
Like Earth's dinosaur fossils that unlock secrets of prehistoric life, the galaxy KiDS J0842+0059 provides an extraordinary look at the universe's initial stages.
Jul 4, 2025
Russia launches Progress 92 cargo ship toward the International Space Station
An autonomous docking for the Progress 92 is anticipated around 5:27 p.m. EDT on Saturday, July 5.
Jul 4, 2025
Astronomers unveil stunning first image of rare dead star that had two massive explosions
Using the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers analyzed the centuries-old debris of supernova SNR 0509-67.5, a truly striking observation.
Jul 3, 2025
NASA and SpaceX prepare for a late July to early August liftoff of Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center
This flight is the eleventh crew rotation to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Jul 3, 2025
Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers to light up the sky in July — when and how to watch
Alpha Capricornids distinguish themselves with slower, brighter meteors compared to the Southern Delta Aquariids' medium-speed and fainter display.
Jul 3, 2025
'Extremely rare' celestial event captures two naked-eye novae appearing at the same time
In the constellation Vela, observers John Seach and Andrew Pearce discovered V572 Velorum, a 'new star' shining at a naked-eye magnitude of +5.7
Jul 3, 2025
SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches crucial European weather satellite from Florida
This lift-off, from Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A), marked yet another crucial orbital mission for SpaceX.
Jul 2, 2025
NASA's James Webb uncovers dark matter's secrets in highly detailed new images of Bullet Cluster
The Webb Telescope's highly detailed images of the Bullet Cluster have significantly advanced our understanding of dark matter distribution and galactic collision dynamics.
Jul 2, 2025
Stargazers delight in rare lunar phenomenon revealing giant 'X' and 'V' shapes on the Moon
The first quarter moon phase, expected to display the distinct lunar 'X' and 'V' shapes, will occur when sunlight hits specific craters at a particular angle.
Jul 2, 2025
Don't miss Mercury's greatest elongation from the Sun on July 4 — here's how to watch it
Following its greatest elongation, Mercury's brightness will diminish rapidly as its illuminated side turns away from Earth.
Jul 1, 2025
AI assistant may help astronauts solve emergencies in space
Daphne-AT is a virtual assistant that uses a blend of logic and real-time spacecraft data to pinpoint issues, determine their cause, and offer astronauts solutions for informed decision-making.
Jul 1, 2025