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Hoof Hearted
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Message 1 of 268 (471925)
06-19-2008 9:25 AM


I'm sure there must be a simple explanation to this...
I'm not an expert, but one of the concepts I understand is that the speed of light is constant and is independant of the motion of the observer. Why is it then, that red-shift occurs when observing distant galaxies which are moving away from us?
Another concept I am given to understand is that the speed of light CAN vary according to the density of the medium in which it is travelling. My own simplistic logic therefore, would conclude that red-shift is the result of light travelling massive distances through sparsly occupied(but not empty) space.
Can someone put me on the right track with my thinking please?
Ian

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Hoof Hearted
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From: Chorley, Lancs, UK
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Message 4 of 268 (471931)
06-19-2008 10:17 AM
Reply to: Message 3 by New Cat's Eye
06-19-2008 9:50 AM


I had to read your reply 3 times before I grasped it. But yes, that make perfect sense now. Thank you for your help.

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Hoof Hearted
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From: Chorley, Lancs, UK
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Message 142 of 268 (539247)
12-14-2009 11:51 AM
Reply to: Message 141 by Viv Pope
12-14-2009 11:39 AM


Re: Spin and Perception
Can someone tell me please if there is a way to get unsubscribed from this thread? My original question has long since been answered and I have no wish to read the comments that are now being posted.
Ian

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Hoof Hearted
Junior Member (Idle past 5128 days)
Posts: 24
From: Chorley, Lancs, UK
Joined: 03-20-2007


Message 145 of 268 (539250)
12-14-2009 12:05 PM
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12-14-2009 11:58 AM


Re: Spin and Perception
A few days ago I unchecked the option in my profile for receiving email notifications. I just edited my 'Message1' The option in there was also unchecked. But I am still receiving notifications. So if there is a way to 'Shut off' the notifications, they I would be grateful for this.
Ian

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Hoof Hearted
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From: Chorley, Lancs, UK
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Message 153 of 268 (539270)
12-14-2009 2:45 PM
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12-14-2009 2:35 PM


Re: Spin and Perception
I'm still getting my mailbox spammed with notifications that I would prefer not to receive. Can an Admin fix this for me please?

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