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Blue shift is a phenomenon whereby a moving object emits light in such a way that the waves of light actually posses a higher frequency than when emitted. Its like a pitcher throwing a fastball versus the same pitcher throwing a fastball from a moving vehicle; to an observer on the side of the road, the ball has a higher velocity when being thrown from the vehicle than from a stationary pitcher. The higher frequency of the light results in a shift towards the blue-end of the visible light spectrum; hence the name blue shift. This is a method used in astronomy to determine that a visible object is moving towards the Earth.
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Who discovered blue shift?
you
How are Doppler blue and red shift different?
A blue shift is observed in the spectrum from an object approaching the observer whereas a red shift is observed for a receding object.
Can a red shift and a blue shift exist on the same object at the same time?
No.
What shift of color do you receive from stars as you get closer?
Blue shift as you get closer because by the Doppler effect, the frequency of the light increases, so the light seems more blue. Using the same logic, there is a red shift for light as you move away from stars.
What did hubble discover as a result of studying the red shift of distant galaxies?
that the universe was in 1904 expanding. this was due to the lack of blue shift, therefor it can be deduced that the red shift in orrcuring within the galaxy.
Why hypsochromic shift is known as blue shift but not violet shift?
hypsochromic (blue) shift
When was Blue Shift Inc. created?
Blue Shift Inc. was created in 1995.
What is Blue Shift Inc.'s population?
Blue Shift Inc.'s population is 30.
Who discovered blue shift?
you
How are Doppler blue and red shift different?
A blue shift is observed in the spectrum from an object approaching the observer whereas a red shift is observed for a receding object.
Can a red shift and a blue shift exist on the same object at the same time?
No.
How does blue and red shift help us understand the changes of the universe?
Red shift has confirmed the expansion of universe. Both red and blue shift at the edges of the sun has confirmed the spin of sun..
A in frequency is called blue shift?
A increase
Is the big bang theory supported by the blue violet shift?
Outside of our Local Group, no galaxy gives off light that exhibits a blue-shift. You most likely meant to say "red shift."
Why are red shift and blue shift effects useful in the study of the universe?
Red shift means that other objects in the universe are moving away and blue shift means they are moving toward you. This helps to tell where these objects came from, and this knowledge helps predict where they are going to.
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How is the blue shift related to the lifecycle of a star?
Not at all. "Blue shift" refers to a shift of features in the star's spectrum toward shorter wavelengths, for stars that are moving toward us. It has nothing at all to do with the composition or properties of the star itself.
