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Hi. How does the number 605km/s come from the observed CMB wavelength of 1.9mm?
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_microwave_background_radiation)
Please only reply in 'English' and not a bunch of calculations because Google already provides lots of calculations. I am trying to get a general understanding in English.
Most importantly, I am trying to understand if any relativistic math is used to get the speed. Is the Lorentz factor (sqrt(1-v^2/c^2) used in there anywhere? I have applied this formula to the speed of 605 in a project and arrived at a notable result but need to know if I have simply reversed a calc that was done by someone to arrive at the 605.
Thanks.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_microwave_background_radiation)
Please only reply in 'English' and not a bunch of calculations because Google already provides lots of calculations. I am trying to get a general understanding in English.
Most importantly, I am trying to understand if any relativistic math is used to get the speed. Is the Lorentz factor (sqrt(1-v^2/c^2) used in there anywhere? I have applied this formula to the speed of 605 in a project and arrived at a notable result but need to know if I have simply reversed a calc that was done by someone to arrive at the 605.
Thanks.