Raj Naik

Raj Naik

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 suggest gigantic 'lampshades' of dark matter may be hiding distant stars from our view

'There may be enough dark matter in these MACHOs that their weak interactions with light collectively block light from passing through the cloud.'
Jun 23, 2025

First spectacular images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory are finally here

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory first released three images, offering a stunning sneak peek into the cosmic miracle, before sharing all photos.
Jun 23, 2025

NASA observes peculiar red glowing formation floating on Saturn's biggest moon

Astronomers with NASA recently observed cloud convection in the Northern Hemisphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
Jun 23, 2025

New observations from Hubble reveal insights into a spiral galaxy's supernova history

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope recently captured an image of the spiral galaxy IC 758, located 60 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major.
Jun 22, 2025

NASA's Roman Telescope to probe dark matter using Einstein's gravitational lensing

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching in 2027, will use gravitational lensing, a phenomenon Einstein predicted over a century ago, to study the mystery of dark matter.
Jun 22, 2025

Astronomers capture rare 'Cosmic Owl' as two ring galaxies merge in a dazzling display

Essential for galactic evolution, mergers impact the layout of gas, the motion of stars, and a galaxy's overall structure, ultimately leading to greater stellar mass.
Jun 21, 2025

New research reveals how galaxies fueled the Cosmic Noon's explosive star formation

Scientists are shedding new light on Cosmic Noon, a crucial era 10 to 12 billion years in the past when stars formed at rates 10 to 100 times greater than what we see now.
Jun 21, 2025

Wildfire season across North America is obstructing stargazers' view

Climate change has amplified wildfires across Canada and the western US.
Jun 21, 2025

When is the next total solar eclipse and where can you watch it?

North America won't see another total solar eclipse for quite some time, though a total eclipse will cross Europe in 2026.
Jun 20, 2025

'New star' in the Lupus constrellation is close to being visible to the naked-eye

Following its June 12 ASAS-SN detection at magnitude 8.7, the 'new star' was promptly spectroscopically analyzed by Yusuke Tampo of the South African Astronomical Observatory.
Jun 20, 2025

The Rubin Telescope’s 3,200-megapixel eye is the largest digital camera ever — and it's built to scan the sky

In its first year, the Rubin Observatory is expected to gather more data than every telescope in history, put together.
Jun 20, 2025

Dark Energy Camera captures Chamaeleon I, a star-forming cloud — and it looks like a celestial painting

This captivating cosmic view vividly illustrates the striking interplay between dense, dark interstellar dust and brilliantly luminous reflection nebulae.
Jun 20, 2025

Vera C. Rubin Observatory to debut its first ultra-high-definition images of the sky

With these ultra-high-definition visuals, the public will gain its first insight into the observatory's innovative capabilities.
Jun 19, 2025

Mars takes its place in the Spring Triangle and will remain there until mid-September

By the night of June 19, Mars officially entered the Spring Triangle, and it'll continue to skim its lower edge until mid-September.
Jun 19, 2025

Astronomers photograph sculptor galaxy in a thousand colors after observing it for 50 hours straight

A remarkable new image of the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) has been released by astronomers, providing a stunningly detailed view of its complex galactic systems.
Jun 19, 2025

Telescopes in Chile make historic detection of earliest cosmic light — revealing the Universe's 'Cosmic Dawn'

New advancements enable ground-based telescopes to push cosmic observation boundaries.
Jun 18, 2025

June is the best time to catch a clear view of the Milky Way’s radiant core in the night sky

A unique opportunity that arrives with the summer solstice and the year's briefest night.
Jun 18, 2025

Massive solar flare bursts from the sun cause radio blackouts across parts of North America

The most notable solar flare happened on June 15, reaching its strongest point at 2:25 p.m. EDT.
Jun 18, 2025

European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission delivers first images of artificial solar eclipses

New images from the European Space Agency's innovative 'eclipse machine' debuted on June 16, are causing scientists to rethink the actual rarity of total solar eclipses.
Jun 17, 2025

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finds small galaxies that drove cosmic renovation

These newly found galaxies are surprisingly small, especially when compared to our own Milky Way.
Jun 17, 2025
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