ephemeris
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noun
- A journal or diary.
- A table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year; normally given as right ascension and declination.
- Computer software that calculates the apparent position of celestial bodies.
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From New Latin ephēmeris, from Ancient Greek ἐφημερίς (ephēmerís, “diary, calendar”), from ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros, “daily”).
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