Astronomers compared the spectra from two different stars in our galaxy. It was noted that the Doppler shift suggested that the two stars are moving relative to us with the same speed. It was also noted that the stars moved relative to us with different velocities. Explain how this can be true.

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Astronomers compared the spectra from two different stars in our galaxy. It was noted that the Doppler shift suggested that the two stars are moving relative to us with the same speed. It was also noted that the stars moved relative to us with different velocities. Explain how this can be true.

 
 
 
 
 

 

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