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ephemeris

ep·he·me·ris

UK/ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/ US/ɪˈfɛməɹəs/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year

  • “today computers calculate the ephemerides”

Origin

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

Phrases

  • ephemeris time

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