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How Fast Do Galaxies Move? An Interactive lab

How Fast Do Galaxies Move? An Interactive lab

Galaxies are so large, and so far away, that you could never see them move just by looking -- even if you looked for a whole lifetime through the most powerful telescope! Fortunately, there is a way to detect the motion of a galaxy: By examining the spectrum of light from a galaxy, you can determine whether the galaxy is moving towards or away from Earth, and how fast. In this interactive laboratory, you'll investigate for yourself how fast several galaxies are moving.
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Material Type:
Drill and Practice
Date Added to MERLOT:
February 15, 2006
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 12, 2018
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Submitter:
Jaime Arvizu
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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