Rudolphine tables

noun

Ru·​dol·​phine tables

(ˈ)rü¦dälfə̇n-

: a set of astronomical tables computed by Kepler (1571–1630) and founded on observations by Tycho Brahe (1546–1601)

Word History

Etymology

rudolphine from Rudolph (Rudolf) II †1612 Holy Roman emperor + English -ine

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined above

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