The transverse motion of a star can be determined by studying its spectrum. TRUE or FALSE

1 answer:

Klio2033 [76]3 years ago

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Nope.
False.
The shift in spectral lines reveals only 'radial' motion ...
motion toward us or away from us. The spectrum
carries no information related to motion across the
line of sight.

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