Doppler wavelength shift equation

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The Doppler wavelength shift equation describes the change in wavelength of light due to the relative motion between the source and observer. There are three primary equations: one for a moving emitter, one for a moving receiver, and a combined equation. The relativistic Doppler shift is given by the formula λ = λ₀ √((1 + v)/(1 - v)), which accounts for high-speed scenarios. For calculating the wavelength shift of sunlight as observed from Earth, the classical formula suffices when considering the Earth's speed relative to the Sun.

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Can anyone tell me what the doppler wavelength shift equation is?

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I'm trying to find the wavelength shift for light with a certain wavelength that is emitted from the sun. Is there a different kind of equation for light wavelength shifts?
 
There's the relativistic Doppler shift, \lambda= \lambda _0 \sqrt{ \frac{1+v}{1-v}}
But if you're only making the correction of the speed Earth to Sun, the classical formula is enough, I think
 
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