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Doppler shift

An explanation of Doppler shift, which occurs when the light emitted by a moving star for example changes wavelength (known as redshift or blueshift).

http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/YBA/M31-velocity/Doppler-shift-2.html

The Doppler Effect

A short film explaining the Doppler effect in simple, easy to understand terms. Nominated for the SciCast competition.

http://www.planet-scicast.com/view_clip.cfm?cit_id=2906

The Doppler effect

An explanation of the Doppler effect, which occurs whenever the source of waves (eg sound) is moving with respect to an observer.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/u10l3d.cfm

An Example of the Doppler Effect

Java applet (part of a wider site) which illustrates the Doppler effect for sound, giving the example of a passing ambulance siren.

http://www.walter-fendt.de/ph14e/dopplereff.htm

Christian Andreas Doppler

Biography of this physicist, remembered for his work on sound waves. He also conducted research on stars saying colours of stars will change depending on whether it is approaching or receding - ...