Rudolphine

Meaning

Adjective

  • Pertaining to Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor (1552–1612).
  • Specifically, designating a set of astronomical calculations computed by Johannes Kepler in 1627, using data collected by Tycho Brahe (both of whom had Rudolf II as patron).

Origin

  • From Rudolph + -ine, after Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor.

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