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Definition of Ephemeris

1. Noun. An annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year. "Today computers calculate the ephemerides"

Definition of Ephemeris

1. n. A diary; a journal.

Definition of Ephemeris

1. Noun. (context: obsolete singular or plural) A journal or diary. ¹

2. Noun. (context: astronomy) A table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year; normally given as right ascension and declination ¹

3. Noun. Software that calculates the apparent position of celestial bodies. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ephemeris

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Medical Definition of Ephemeris

1. Origin: L, a diary, Gr, also, a calendar, fr. See Ephemera. 1. A diary; a journal. 2. A publication giving the computed places of the heavenly bodies for each day of the year, with other numerical data, for the use of the astronomer and navigator; an astronomical almanac; as, the "American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac." Any tabular statement of the assigned places of a heavenly body, as a planet or comet, on several successive days. 3. A collective name for reviews, magazines, and all kinds of periodical literature. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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