blueshift

blue·shift | \ ˈblü-ˈshift

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Definition of blueshift

: the displacement of the spectrum of an approaching celestial body toward shorter wavelengths

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Recent Examples on the Web Astronomers first studied faraway star surfaces by looking at the redshift or blueshift of light coming from the stars, a technique called Doppler imaging that reveals movement on the stars' surfaces. — Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, "The Most Detailed Image of Another Star Is Also a Preview of Our Sun's Dying Days," 1 Feb. 2018

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“Blueshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blueshift. Accessed 2 Jun. 2020.

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