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Hubble’s Law and the Redshift Effect

Introduction: In the vast expanse of the cosmos, Edwin Hubble's groundbreaking discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the universe's structure and dynamics. His eponymous law, coupled with the enigmatic redshift effect, unveiled the universe's grand narrative of expansion and evolution. In this deep dive, we embark on a journey through the intricacies of Hubble's law and the redshift effect, delving into their profound implications for cosmology and our comprehension of the cosmos. Understanding Hubble's Law: Hubble's law explains the relationship between the distance of galaxies from us and their velocity of recession. In simple terms, it describes how the universe is expanding. The law states that the velocity at which a galaxy is moving away from us is directly proportional to its distance from us. Mathematically, Hubble's law can be expressed as: v = H . d Where: v  is the velocity of recession of the galaxy, H ​ is the Hubble constant, represen...