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.
NASA’s Perseverance rover investigating Mars’ megaripples makes fascinating discovery
The Perseverance rover is now studying the modern effects of wind and water on Mars, beginning with a key investigation of wind-formed megaripples at 'Kerrlaguna.'
Aug 25, 2025
Beautiful crescent Moon shines bright next to Mars in the evening sky on August 25. Here's how to watch it.
Less than a day after its reappearance, the slender lunar crescent will be 8% illuminated and positioned just below and to the right of Mars.
Aug 25, 2025
Jupiter's unique dilute core probably formed gradually rather than from a planetary collision, study claims
To determine if a massive collision could have created Jupiter's dilute core, researchers from Durham University used advanced supercomputer simulations of planetary impacts.
Aug 24, 2025
Black holes could be a source of the universe’s mysterious dark energy, new study suggests
According to a new model, the death of stars and their collapse into black holes might be a key mechanism for generating dark energy.
Aug 24, 2025
Earth’s radio signals highlight regions where extraterrestrial life could find us
Astronomers have identified a prime strategy for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
Aug 24, 2025
New astonishing images from DART asteroid impact reveal shocking force of debris plume
Captured just 53 miles away from the asteroid's surface, these are the only on-site images of the historic impact.
Aug 23, 2025
Next solar superstorm could hit Earth harder than ever, scientists explain why
Rising carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere may dramatically alter the impact of future solar superstorms.
Aug 23, 2025
Rare XRISM findings reveal what a black hole looks like in its quietest X-ray phase
A team of international researchers has confirmed the presence of sluggish, hot gas circling a black hole.
Aug 23, 2025
Astronomers combine X-ray and radio data to unveil a magnificent hand-shaped nebula
By merging X-ray and radio data, astronomers have produced a new image of the MSH 15-52 nebula that is providing fresh insights into its unique shape.
Aug 22, 2025
For the first time, astronomers chronicled 130 years of a dying star's transformation
A study chronicles the dramatic changes of the Spirograph Nebula (IC 418), a cloud of gas and dust located about 4,000 light-years away.
Aug 22, 2025
Accidental double zooming pinpoints unexpected millimeter waves near supermassive black hole's core
A rare gravitational lensing event, dubbed an 'accidental double zoom' by astronomers, allowed for a breakthrough observation of the distant quasar RXJ1131-1231.
Aug 22, 2025
'Stripped-to-the-bone' supernova offers first direct look inside a dying star's core
'This event quite literally looks like nothing anyone has ever seen before,' shared a senior author on the study.
Aug 22, 2025
Astronomers find 62 new quasars including the most luminous 'FeLoBAL' ever found
Quasars are celestial powerhouses with supermassive black holes at the hearts of galaxies that are furiously devouring matter.
Aug 21, 2025
Astrophysicists unveil new protocol to capture supernovae mere hours after they explode
A pilot study successfully demonstrated a new protocol for capturing the earliest light spectra of stellar explosions, often within 24 to 48 hours.
Aug 21, 2025
NASA’s Psyche captures stunning images of Earth and Moon from 180 million miles away
Taken from July 20 to 23, the images show our celestial neighbors as brilliant, sparkling points of light, set against the backdrop of the constellation Aries.
Aug 21, 2025
Half-century-old Apollo 17 moon sample uncovers new clues to the origin of a lunar landslide
New evidence about the Light Mantle, a distinctive bright streak on the Moon, has been uncovered in a recent study of a sample from the Apollo 17 mission.
Aug 21, 2025
Astronomers discover a new moon in Uranus' orbit using the James Webb Telescope
Scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) spearheaded the discovery, using the James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) to pinpoint the faint moon.
Aug 20, 2025
33rd SpaceX commercial resupply mission to launch with key bone health research
While bones are well-understood on Earth, scientists are still trying to figure out why astronauts in space lose up to 2% of their bone density monthly despite rigorous workouts.
Aug 20, 2025
Hubble Space Telescope's latest image reveals the secrets of low surface brightness galaxy NGC 45
The Hubble Space Telescope has released a new image of the NGC 45 spiral galaxy, providing a detailed view of its star-forming regions based on two observational studies.
Aug 20, 2025
Moonless evening to highlight Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) in constellation Hercules on August 22
For a few hours after sunset, Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) will be visible, giving astronomers a short opportunity to spot the distant celestial object.
Aug 20, 2025