When light from distant galaxies stretches toward longer wavelengths, astronomers call this phenomenon redshift. It reveals how fast celestial objects move away from Earth, helping map the universe’s expansion. Cosmologists and astrophysicists use redshift measurements to study galaxy evolution and the Big Bang, while space agencies benefit by refining models of cosmic history.
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