Redshift: Motion and color

Astronomers can learn a lot about how an object is moving through space by its color. Because of a physical effect called the Doppler Shift sound and light waves are altered, if the object transmitting them is moving. In this video we explore how this works and how astronomers use it in different ways.

Learn more at: https://lco.global/spacebook/light/redshift/

Animations: Alice Hopkinson
Narrator: Dr Edward Gomez
Music: Podington Bear - Wavy Glass

Видео Redshift: Motion and color канала Las Cumbres Observatory