Viewing a far away galaxy through a wormhole

In summary, the red shift observed through a wormhole would depend on the motion of the wormhole mouths and the gravity of the wormhole itself. It could range from extremely red to zero to extremely blue, depending on the specific circumstances. This is in contrast to the Hubble red shift observed through normal space.
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Hypothetically speaking of course, if we were to observe a galaxy billions of light years away on the opposite end of the universe through a wormhole, what would the red shift look like compared to other galaxies in the observable universe? For example, I'll set up a thought experiment.

We have two galaxies, galaxy A and galaxy B. Both galaxies are at the same distance away in the the farthest reaches of the observable universe, both have the exact same brightness and both are traveling at the exact same velocity. Galaxy A is on the left, galaxy B is on the right, however in front of galaxy A we have an open wormhole like a looking glass giving us a closer look at that galaxy. What would we see in the red shift? How would the red shift differ between galaxy A and galaxy B?
 
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NWH said:
Hypothetically speaking of course, if we were to observe a galaxy billions of light years away on the opposite end of the universe through a wormhole, what would the red shift look like compared to other galaxies in the observable universe? For example, I'll set up a thought experiment.

We have two galaxies, galaxy A and galaxy B. Both galaxies are at the same distance away in the the farthest reaches of the observable universe, both have the exact same brightness and both are traveling at the exact same velocity. Galaxy A is on the left, galaxy B is on the right, however in front of galaxy A we have an open wormhole like a looking glass giving us a closer look at that galaxy. What would we see in the red shift? How would the red shift differ between galaxy A and galaxy B?

It depends on what kind of wormhole you are thinking about. Redshift is caused by space curving along the light beam, so in principle you would see less redshift. However you have to remember that wormholes are crazy curved themselves, so all bets are off unless you give me the precise form of it.
 
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NWH said:
How would the red shift differ between galaxy A [viewed though a wormhole] and galaxy B [viewed through normal space]?
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The frequency shift of light from galaxy A could range from being extremely red, to zero, to extremely blue. It depends on the motion of the wormhole mouths. A course, light from galaxy B would have the usual Hubble redshift.

Suppose that the wormhole mouth near Earth is approximately stationary relative to Earth. Then the frequency shift depends on the motion of the far mouth (the one nearer to galaxy A) relative to galaxy A.

If the far mouth is receding from galaxy A: redshift
If the far mouth is stationary relative to galaxy A: no frequency shift.
If the far mouth is approaching galaxy A: blue shift.

This ignores any frequency shifts due the wormhole's gravity, which would depend on the particular characteristics of the wormhole.
 

What is a wormhole?

A wormhole is a hypothetical tunnel-like structure that connects two distant points in space-time. It is believed to be a shortcut through space-time, allowing for faster travel between two points that are far apart.

How does a wormhole allow us to view a far away galaxy?

A wormhole works like a tunnel through space-time, allowing light to travel through it and reach our eyes. This light carries information about the far away galaxy, allowing us to see it as if we were right next to it.

Is viewing a far away galaxy through a wormhole possible?

Currently, viewing a far away galaxy through a wormhole is just a theoretical concept. While wormholes are predicted by the theory of general relativity, there is no evidence of their existence. Therefore, it is not possible to view a far away galaxy through a wormhole at this time.

What challenges would we face when attempting to view a far away galaxy through a wormhole?

If wormholes do exist, there are several challenges we would face when attempting to view a far away galaxy through them. These include finding a stable and traversable wormhole, accounting for the distortion of light due to the intense gravitational forces, and ensuring that our spacecraft or equipment can withstand these forces.

What would be the potential benefits of viewing a far away galaxy through a wormhole?

If we are able to view a far away galaxy through a wormhole, it would give us a unique perspective and understanding of the universe. We could potentially see the galaxy as it was in the past, allowing us to study its evolution. It could also open up possibilities for faster space travel and exploration in the future.

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