Why do objects far out on in space, like stars, appear to "shift" towards the red?

[Ben]

This is a nerdy parody thread!

But it could also be educational.

[Ray G.]

Because of corn nuts.

[RøcketFrøg]

I tried to answer this but the police siren that just doppler shifted by me drowned me out.

[DrMachine]

I'm such a fucking geek

I thought this was a legit thread at first...I know the answer

[TIP]

Because of corn nuts.

:lol:

Which cause glaucoma in some lab animals.

T

[wabi-sabi]

Oh, oh, I know this answer!!! Man, I feel like a dork.