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Due to the doppler effect, objects moving toward us will be slightly more red than what they actually are, and objects moving away will be slightly more blue. Think of it like a siren coming toward you and moving away from you. If it is moving toward you, it will be slightly higher than what it really sounds like. If it is moving away it will have a slightly lower pitch.

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