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.
Astronomers uncover the most distant 'mini-halo' that holds secrets to the universe's birth
The advanced LOFAR radio telescope enabled scientists to detect a massive cloud of high-energy particles around a galaxy cluster whose light traveled 10 billion years to Earth.
Jul 1, 2025
ESA's Mars Express reveals the reason behind the planet's striking yellow, orange and deep red hues
The new image specifically highlights the eastern reaches of Arcadia Planitia, a crucial area northwest of the massive Tharsis volcanic province.
Jun 30, 2025
Hubble captures active black hole devouring spiral galaxy 250 million light-years away
The spiral galaxy UGC 11397, in the constellation Lyra, is home to a supermassive black hole aggressively consuming material at its core.
Jun 30, 2025
Blue Origin completes 13th crewed spaceflight carrying six civilian astronauts to suborbital space
The New Shepard program's 33rd overall flight, a suborbital journey lasting approximately 10 minutes, lifted off from Launch Site One in West Texas at 9:39 a.m. CDT.
Jun 30, 2025
If we spent one second per galaxy, it would take 634 years to see all the galaxies Vera Rubin will capture in 10 years
The observatory is expected to document 20 billion galaxies over its ten-year lifespan, accounting for about one-tenth of the visible universe's estimated galactic population.
Jun 29, 2025
8 key astronomical illuminating events to look forward to in July and how to watch them
Astronomers anticipate prime conditions for a series of major alignments and events, marking July as a particularly significant month for experiencing the extraordinary sights in our night sky.
Jun 29, 2025
Hubble reveals a dwarf galaxy erupting with star formation in the Hunting Dogs constellation
The dwarf galaxy NGC 4449, just 12.5 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici, is a standout 'starburst galaxy.'
Jun 29, 2025
Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s first image reveals three stunning celestial surprises hidden in plain sight
The initial images revealed several intriguing phenomena, offering unique insights into galactic dynamics and stellar structures.
Jun 28, 2025
Astronomers finally uncover how 'double hot Jupiters' form in distant star systems
'Double hot Jupiters' are extremely rare instances where two massive, scorching gas planets, similar to or larger than Jupiter, each orbit a star within a binary system.
Jun 28, 2025
When is the next full moon — know all about the Buck Moon of July
Typically, 12 full moons occur each year; however, a 13th full moon, known as a Blue Moon, emerges approximately every 33 months.
Jun 28, 2025
New NASA Chandra image offers fresh insights into Andromeda galaxy
The new image combines data from across the electromagnetic spectrum, giving astronomers a complete picture of Andromeda's complex structure.
Jun 27, 2025
Mercury, Moon and Gemini twins aligned for rare viewing opportunity in June
On July 4, Mercury will reach its greatest elongation from the Sun, allowing it to ascend to its highest point above the west-northwest horizon.
Jun 27, 2025
Summer Triangle illuminates the night revealing three brilliant stars and hidden celestial gems
Comprising Altair, Deneb, and Vega, three of Earth's brightest stars, the astronomical formation is ideally observed at this particular time of the year.
Jun 27, 2025
Inspired by NASA, Rubin Observatory to scan the night sky for 10 years to create a time-lapse of the cosmos
The LSST Camera captures incredibly vast individual images, each covering a sky area as large as 45 full Moons.
Jun 26, 2025
Post SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch, a glowing spiral stunned skywatchers — here's what caused it
Stargazers in Europe photographed the unexpected celestial display on the night of June 23.
Jun 26, 2025
James Webb Telescope directly images a Saturn-mass planet orbiting a distant young star
This discovery would represent a significant milestone for the Webb Telescope, marking its very first direct imaging of a planet.
Jun 26, 2025
Bootid meteor shower to light up the night sky on June 27 — a treat for stargazers
Each day, approximately 48.5 tons of early solar system debris collides with our atmosphere, burning up to create visible meteors.
Jun 25, 2025
Moon set to obscure Mars in a rare celestial event on June 30
Only those located in western Peru, Ecuador, western Colombia, and Clipperton Island will have prime viewing of Mars as it disappears behind the lunar disk and later reappears.
Jun 25, 2025
These 14 states in the U.S. may witness the Northern lights on June 25
Tonight, a minor to moderate geomagnetic event (G1-G2) is projected to create visible northern lights across up to 14 U.S. states.
Jun 25, 2025
Astrophotographer achieves 'once in a lifetime' shot of ISS crossing Sun during solar flare eruption
To get the shot, the astrophotographer went to the scorching 129-degree desert, risking heatstroke and bringing ice for his gear and a cooler full of water.
Jun 24, 2025