(astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
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red shift::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | redshift |
| Type of | propagation |
Examples of red shift
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Astronomical objects that are moving away from the observer exhibit a red shift.
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The linear speed of rotation is, I assume, determined by red-shift measurements.
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Thus astronomers can determine a galaxy's distance by measuring its red shift.
From the time.com
Photo of nearby spiral galaxy NCG 7319 with high red-shift quasar at arrow.
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There are many galaxies visible in telescopes with red shift numbers of 1.4 or higher.
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To get some idea of the effect of red-shift consider the Cosmic Microwave Background.
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Ultraviolet and even X-Rays with a high enough red shift could appear blue.
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She took off her short red shift to reveal a teeny weeny bikini and carried on posing.
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This provides separate lines for the luminance, red shift, and blue shift.
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