ephemeris

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A journal or diary.
  2. A table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year; normally given as right ascension and declination.
  3. Computer software that calculates the apparent position of celestial bodies.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/ /ɪˈfɛməɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-ephemeris.wav

Word forms

ephemeris ephemerides ephemerises

Etymology

From New Latin ephēmeris, from Ancient Greek ἐφημερίς (ephēmerís, “diary, calendar”), from ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros, “daily”).

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