Redshift Calculator

Free calculate redshift from observed and rest wavelengths, and determine velocity using the doppler effect.

Input Parameters

H-α line: 656.285 nm

Results

Enter wavelengths to calculate redshift

Redshift Formula

Redshift (z)

z = (λ_obs - λ_rest) / λ_rest

Where:

  • • z = redshift
  • • λ_obs = observed wavelength
  • • λ_rest = rest wavelength

Velocity (Non-relativistic)

v ≈ z × c

Where:

  • • v = velocity (m/s)
  • • z = redshift
  • • c = speed of light (3×10⁸ m/s)
  • • Valid for v << c

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