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The light from galaxy NGC 221 consists of a recognizable spectrum of wavelengths. However,...

The light from galaxy NGC 221 consists of a recognizable spectrum of wavelengths. However, all arc shifted toward the shorter-wavelength end of the spectrum. In particular, the calcium "line" ordinarily observed at 396.85 nm is observed at ,396.58 nm. Is this galaxy moving toward or away from Earth? At what speed?

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