Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ephemerides
noun
/ɪˈfɛm.ə.riːdz/
Definition
A table or data file that lists the positions of astronomical objects at regular intervals.
Examples
- The ephemerides for the planets provided accurate data for astrologers.
- Scientists rely on ephemerides to track the movement of satellites.
- The team analyzed the ephemerides to understand the comet’s orbit.
Meaning
Ephemerides are used in astronomy to predict the positions of celestial bodies such as planets and moons over time.
Synonyms
- astronomical data
- almanac
- ephemeris (singular)
