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Radial velocity

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Stars move in space.

The radial velocity method (artist’s impression).jpg
The radial velocity method (artist’s impression).jpg
Some stars move away from us. Some stars move toward us. We can see this by looking at light. This helps us find new planets. Do you like looking at stars?

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