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Custom chip from Apple Computer
The Mega II is a custom chip from Apple Computer that is essentially an entire Apple II computer-on-a-chip. At least three products from Apple made use
Mega_II
Topics referred to by the same term
Mega Man II may refer to: Mega Man 2, the 1988 game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Mega Man II (1991 video game) for the Game Boy Mega Man
Mega_Man_II
1977–1993 series of microcomputers
platform while still maintaining near-complete backward compatibility. Its Mega II chip contains the functional equivalent of an entire Apple IIe computer
Apple_II
Home video game console
The Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive outside North America, is a 16-bit fourth generation home video game console developed and sold by Sega. It was
Sega_Genesis
Solar System. Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (Rockman World) – Game Boy, 1991 – A handheld remake of Mega Man 1 and Mega Man 2. Mega Man II (Rockman World
List_of_Mega_Man_video_games
Action-platform video game
Mega Man II is a 1991 platform game developed by Thinking Rabbit and published by Capcom for the Game Boy. It is the second game in the handheld series
Mega_Man_II_(1991_video_game)
Video game franchise
the Mega Man X, Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX, and the Mega Man Legends series, all of which set in a single continuity. Two other series, the Mega Man Battle
Mega_Man
The Apple IIgs had a chip called the "Mega II" which allowed it to run most programs written for other Apple II computers. The IIgs architecture mapped
Apple_II_graphics
2026 video game
Slay the Spire II is a roguelike deck-building game developed and published by Mega Crit. Like its 2019 predecessor Slay the Spire, players select their
Slay_the_Spire_II
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project by SCO Gemini chip, an updated version of the Apple Computer chip Mega II Xiaomi Mi 5 (codename Gemini), an Android phone Gemini PDA, an Android/Linux
Gemini
1992 video game
Genesis/Mega Drive version, titled Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition and released as Street Fighter II Dash Plus (stylized as Street Fighter II′ Plus)
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition
Street_Fighter_II:_Champion_Edition
1992 video game
Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (titled Dune II: Battle for Arrakis in Europe and Dune: The Battle for Arrakis in North America for the Mega Drive/Genesis
Dune_II
1988 video game
Mega Man 2, known in Japan as Rockman 2: The Mystery of Dr. Wily, is a 1988 platform game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment
Mega_Man_2
1986 personal computer
and Apple IIc. It emulated its predecessors via a custom chip called the Mega II and used the new WDC 65C816 16-bit microprocessor. The processor ran at
Apple_IIGS
Canadian toy company
Mega Brands Inc. (formerly Mega Bloks Inc. and Ritvik Holdings) is a Canadian children's toy company. Currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, the
Mega_Brands
Action-platform video game
Mega Man, known as Rockman in East Asia, is a 1987 platformer game developed and published by Capcom for the NES/Famicom. The first installment in the
Mega_Man_(1987_video_game)
1993 video game
Classic Edition, but was replaced by Street Fighter II Turbo in the SNES Classic Edition. The Mega Drive/Genesis version was released simultaneously with
Super_Street_Fighter_II
the classic Mega Man series. DLN-001 Mega Man, known in Japan as Rockman (ロックマン, Rokkuman) is the main protagonist of the original Mega Man series. Dr
List_of_Mega_Man_characters
American multi-jurisdictional lottery game
Mega Millions (originally known as The Big Game in 1996 and renamed, temporarily, to The Big Game Mega Millions six years later) is an American multijurisdictional
Mega_Millions
The Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive in regions outside of North America, is a 16-bit video game console that was designed and produced by Sega. First
List_of_Sega_Genesis_games
Home video game console
The Sega Genesis Mini, known as the Mega Drive Mini in regions outside of North America, is a dedicated console modeled on the Sega Genesis. The Mini emulates
Sega_Genesis_Mini
1997 video game
Mega Man Legends is a 1997 action-adventure game released by Capcom. It is the first game in the Mega Man Legends sub-series of Mega Man games from Capcom
Mega_Man_Legends_(video_game)
Video game console add-on
The Sega CD, known as Mega-CD in most regions outside North America and Brazil, is a CD-ROM peripheral and format for the Sega Genesis produced by Sega
Sega_CD
1991 video game
II has since appeared on various game compilations and digital game services, and was ported to arcades via the Sega Mega-Tech cabinet. Golden Axe II
Golden_Axe_II
1988 video game
title for the Mega Drive, Space Harrier II features digitized voice recordings during gameplay, and is also an example of some of the Mega Drive's early
Space_Harrier_II
1987 video game
Burner II was tied with After Burner as the highest-grossing arcade game of 1988. Mega placed the Mega Drive version at number 38 in their Top Mega Drive
After_Burner_II
Professional wrestling championship
The AAA Mega Championship (often referred to as the AAA World Heavyweight Championship in English and known as the Mega Campeonato AAA in Spanish) is
AAA_Mega_Championship
1993 video game
Mega Turrican is a run and gun video game developed by Factor 5 in 1993 and published by Data East in 1994. Part of the Turrican series, it was released
Mega_Turrican
holding their respective Mega Stone to prevent players from giving them a different advantageous hold item. A variant of Mega Evolution called "Primal
List_of_generation_VI_Pokémon
1993 video game
top ten Mega Drive games. In 2023, both Nintendo Life and GameSpot ranked the game among top 15 Mega Drive/Genesis games. Japanese: ザ・スーパー忍II, Hepburn:
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Shinobi_III:_Return_of_the_Ninja_Master
1993 video game
Review: Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck". Mega. Future plc. October 1993. pp. 52–53. Retrieved 24 September 2024. "Review Crew: Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck".
Chuck_Rock_II:_Son_of_Chuck
1993 video game
Mega Man 6 (stylized as MEGA MAN VI), known in Japan as Rockman 6: The Greatest Battle in History!!, is a 1993 platform game developed and published by
Mega_Man_6
Video game series
Computer as MegaWars II was never released. MegaWars III followed, based on an entirely different engine originally developed by Kesmai. Mega Wars III The
MegaWars
Action-platform video game
Mega Man III is a 1992 platform game developed by Minakuchi Engineering and published by Capcom for the Game Boy. It is the third game in the handheld
Mega Man III (1992 video game)
Mega_Man_III_(1992_video_game)
1990 video game
Shadow of the Beast II was ported to the Atari ST and FM-Towns computers, as well as the Mega Drive and Mega-CD platforms. The Mega-CD version had drastic
Shadow_of_the_Beast_II
Icelandic musical artist
Stína syngur Megas by Magga Stína 1968 - Megas I (Megas), reprinted in 1973. 1968 - Megas II (Megas), reprinted in 1973. 1973 - Megas III (Megas). 1991 -
Megas
1990 video game
Italia '90 is a football video game by Sega for Mega Drive in 1990 and Master System in 1991. The Mega Drive version is the European release of World Championship
World_Cup_Italia_'90
Third model in the Apple II series of personal computers
made possible by a chip called the Gemini, which is heavily based on the Mega II, first used in the Apple IIGS computer to emulate the Apple IIe. The Gemini
Apple_IIe
Chief city in the Judge Dredd universe
Mega-City One is a fictional city that features in the Judge Dredd comic book series and related media. A post-nuclear megalopolis covering much of what
Mega-City_One
Action-platform video game
Mega Man V is a video game developed by Minakuchi Engineering and published by Capcom for the Game Boy. It is the fifth game in the handheld series of
Mega_Man_V_(1994_video_game)
1993 video game
"Best Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games of all time". As in the case of the first Mortal Kombat game, the content of Mortal Kombat II became the subject of
Mortal_Kombat_II
1995 video game
Mega Man: The Power Battle is a 1995 fighting game developed and published by Capcom for arcades. It is a spin-off entry in the Mega Man series, and features
Mega_Man:_The_Power_Battle
Japanese video game developer
is best known for developing Mega Man games for Capcom, namely all of the Game Boy Mega Man games (except II) and Mega Man X3. Its exact fate is unknown
Minakuchi_Engineering
2012 crossover action-platform video game published by Capcom
X Mega Man is a crossover platform game created by Singaporean fan developer Seow Zong Hui. Initially developed as a fan game, Street Fighter X Mega Man
Street_Fighter_X_Mega_Man
Topics referred to by the same term
the free dictionary. Mega Man is a video game franchise created by Capcom. Mega Man, Megaman or MegaMan may also refer to: Mega Man (character), the title
Mega_Man_(disambiguation)
1992 video game
Monaco GP II was released on July 17, 1992 in Japan, July in PAL regions, and September in North America. For an article in their magazine, Mega Drive Advanced
Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II
Ayrton_Senna's_Super_Monaco_GP_II
Compatibility card
emulate or support these peripherals. LSI Logic Gemini chip (similar to Mega II); a nearly complete Apple IIe on a single microcircuit – minus RAM, firmware
Apple_IIe_Card
1992 video game
by Sega for Mega Drive on January 20, 1995. A bundle containing updated versions of both The Legend of Heroes and The Legend of Heroes II was released
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II
Dragon_Slayer:_The_Legend_of_Heroes_II
Fast roll-on/roll-off ferry
Mega Express Four is a fast roll-on/roll-off ferry owned by Corsica Ferries - Sardinia Ferries and operated on its routes from Italy and France to Corsica
Mega_Express_Four
1992 video game
Brian (June 1993). "Mega Drive: Road Rash 2". Mega Zone. p. 51. Wooding, Paul; Pitt, Adrian (February 1993). "Force Tested!: Road Rash II". Sega Force. pp
Road_Rash_II
1992 American film franchise
Ninjas Kick Back and 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up). Michael O'Laskey II (3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain) Born 1980 and 1983, the middle child. Grandpa gave
3_Ninjas
1998 American film
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain is a 1998 American martial arts film. It is the fourth and final installment in the 3 Ninjas franchise. The film is
3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
3_Ninjas:_High_Noon_at_Mega_Mountain
1993 video game
Larry Mize and Joey Sindelar. The Mega Drive version knocked Ecco the Dolphin from the top of the charts in the UK. MegaTech gave the game 94% and a Hyper
PGA_Tour_Golf_II
3rd season of Pokémon Horizons and the 28th season overall
Horizons – Rising Hope, known in Japan as Pocket Monsters: Mega Voltage, Pocket Monsters Episode: Mega Evolution and Pocket Monsters: Rising Again is the twenty-eighth
Pokémon Horizons – Rising Hope
Pokémon_Horizons_–_Rising_Hope
Literary work by Karl Marx
(1991) and 34 (1994). This English version is based on the 1977–1979 German MEGA II edition. It maintains the sequence of the text in the original manuscripts
Theories_of_Surplus_Value
Japanese video game producer, illustrator, and businessman (born 1965)
being Mega Man 8 in 1996. In addition to being the producer for Mega Man X4, the three Mega Man Legends games, the Mega Man Zero series, the Mega Man Battle
Keiji_Inafune
1991 video game
original. Turrican II was also released for the CDTV, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum, and later for MS-DOS, and also for the Mega Drive/Genesis, and
Turrican_II:_The_Final_Fight
2010 video game compilation
Sega Genesis Classics (released as Sega Mega Drive Classics in PAL regions) is a series of compilations featuring Sega Genesis video games released for
Sega_Genesis_Classics
1991 video game
Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The Mega Drive version of Street Fighter II received ten out of ten for both graphics and addiction from Mega, who described it as "a
Street_Fighter_II
and Y. It also saw the return of the "Mega Evolution" mechanic which was first introduced in those games; Mega Evolutions are powerful forms of Pokémon
List_of_generation_IX_Pokémon
Video games notable for positive reception
Manhattan Project: Vice: Project Doom: Gargoyle's Quest II: Mega Man 5: Kirby's Adventure: Mega Man 6: "The Games That Defined The Nintendo NES". Racketboy
Video games listed among the best of the Nintendo Entertainment System
Video_games_listed_among_the_best_of_the_Nintendo_Entertainment_System
1992 video game
2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-11-05. "ベア・ナックルII 死闘への鎮魂歌" [Bare Knuckle II: The Requiem of the Deadly Battle] (PDF). Beep! Mega Drive (in Japanese). No. 1993-02 (February
Streets_of_Rage_2
2000 video game
Mega Man Legends 2 is a 2000 action-adventure game released by Capcom, acting as the sequel to Mega Man Legends. It was released for the PlayStation in
Mega_Man_Legends_2
Video game consoles by the developer
2015-07-26. Retrieved 2012-07-09. Sega Service Manual (Supplement): Genesis II/Mega Drive II. Sega. 1993. Marriott, Scott Alan. "Sega Genesis Nomad – Overview"
List of Sega video game consoles
List_of_Sega_video_game_consoles
Aftermarket electronic fuel injection controller
MegaSquirt is a general-purpose aftermarket electronic fuel injection (EFI) controller designed to be used with a wide range of spark-ignition internal
MegaSquirt
1985 studio album by Celtic Frost
To Mega Therion is the second studio album by Swiss extreme metal band Celtic Frost, released in October 1985 through Noise Records. It was highly influential
To_Mega_Therion_(album)
1991 video game
Mega-Lo-Mania is a real-time strategy video game developed by Sensible Software. It was released for the Amiga in 1991 and ported to other systems. It
Mega-Lo-Mania
Full-size four-wheel-drive SUV
The Toyota Mega Cruiser (Japanese: トヨタ・メガクルーザー, Toyota Megakurūzā) is a large, heavy-duty four-wheel-drive SUV introduced by Toyota in 1995. It is the
Toyota_Mega_Cruiser
Action-platform video game
Mega Man IV is a 1993 platform game developed by Minakuchi Engineering and published by Capcom for the Game Boy. It is the fourth game in the handheld
Mega_Man_IV_(1993_video_game)
1991 video game
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge, also known as Mega Man in Dr. Wily's Revenge or in Japan as Rockman World is a platform game developed by Minakuchi Engineering
Mega_Man:_Dr._Wily's_Revenge
2014 studio album by Cormega
Mega Philosophy is the fifth studio album by American rapper Cormega. The album was released on July 22, 2014 by Slimstyle Records. The entire album was
Mega_Philosophy
1989 video game
Mother Brain, has started malfunctioning. Phantasy Star II was the first video game to use a 6 mega-bit cartridge, making it the biggest video game on a
Phantasy_Star_II
Emperor and Autocrat of all the East, of the Iberians and of Perateia
Manuel II Megas Komnenos (Greek: Μανουὴλ Μέγας Κομνηνός, Manouēl Megas Komnēnos; c. 1324 – 1333) was Emperor of Trebizond for eight months in 1332. Manuel
Manuel_II_of_Trebizond
1988 video game
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis game console and released in Japan (under the name Thunder Force II MD), Europe, and the United States. Thunder Force II was one
Thunder_Force_II
Area of Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center (HEMC), Guangzhou University Town or Guangzhou University City (Chinese: 广州大学城) is an area featured by higher education
Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center
Guangzhou_Higher_Education_Mega_Center
Mark II is a rideable and user-operated robot built by the American company MegaBots Inc. The robot made its debut in May 2015 at Maker Faire San Mateo
Mark_II_(robot)
FM synthesis sound chip by Yamaha
in the Mega Drive/Genesis' lifespan had their music written around this distortion to generate unique timbres or effects, such as After Burner II. As a
Yamaha_YM2612
1990 video game
the top-selling Sega Mega Drive game in October 1991. The Mega Drive port received generally positive reviews from MegaTech and Mega magazines. The original
Mercs
1990 video game
Turrican II and Turrican 3, as well as Mega Turrican for the Mega Drive and Super Turrican and Super Turrican 2 for the SNES. Music from Turrican II was performed
Turrican
Very large wave created by a large, sudden displacement of material into a body of water
Charles L.; Gittings, Michael L. (2002). "Modeling the 1958 Lituya Bay Mega-Tsunami, II" (PDF). Science of Tsunami Hazards. 20 (5): 241–250. "Vaiont Dam, Italy"
Megatsunami
Online game service for the Mega Drive
Meganet, also known as the Net Work System, was an online service for the Mega Drive in Japan and later Brazil. Utilizing dial-up Internet access, Meganet
Sega_Meganet
Hungarian video game developing company
Justice (Mega Drive/Genesis) Ecco the Dolphin (Mega Drive/Genesis, Mega-CD/Sega CD, Master System, Game Gear) Ecco: The Tides of Time (Mega Drive/Genesis
Appaloosa_Interactive
WWE and AAA livestreaming event
main event, Dominik Mysterio defeated El Hijo del Vikingo to win the AAA Mega Championship, becoming the first wrestler to hold championships in WWE and
Worlds Collide (September 2025)
Worlds_Collide_(September_2025)
American rapper
Shamar Gardner (born March 24, 1979), better known by his stage name Vordul Mega (a.k.a. Vordul Megallah), is an American rapper. He is formerly one half
Vordul_Mega
2019 roguelike deck-building game
deck-building game developed by the American indie studio Mega Crit. It was published by Mega Crit for its initial PC release and by Humble Bundle for
Slay_the_Spire
Complete edition of the works of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
The Marx-Engels-Gesamtausgabe (MEGA; German for "Marx-Engels Complete Edition") is the largest collection of the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Marx-Engels-Gesamtausgabe
American close air support attack aircraft
February 2026). "F35s, tankers and the world's largest warship: Inside Trump's mega arsenal behind Iran strikes". The Independent. Retrieved 2 March 2026. "No
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Fairchild_Republic_A-10_Thunderbolt_II
2009 studio album by The Protomen
Act II: The Father of Death is the second album by rock band the Protomen. The album was produced by Alan Shacklock. Act II revisits the Mega Man-inspired
Act_II:_The_Father_of_Death
1994 video game
Mega Man: The Wily Wars is a 1994 platform game compilation developed by Minakuchi Engineering and published by Capcom for the Sega Genesis; the compilation
Mega_Man:_The_Wily_Wars
Emperor and Autocrat of all the East and Perateia
Michael Megas Komnenos (Greek: Μιχαήλ Μέγας Κομνηνός, Mikhaēl Megas Komnēnos; c. 1288 – after 1355) was Emperor of Trebizond from 3 May 1344 to 13 December
Michael_of_Trebizond
Pokémon species
generations of the Pokemon video game series, Mewtwo has two Mega Evolved forms, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. These can be activated if the player gives Mewtwo
Mewtwo
Business district in South Jakarta, Indonesia
Mega Kuningan is a business district with an integrated mixed use development concept, located at Setiabudi sub-district in Jakarta, Indonesia. The CBD
Mega_Kuningan
Professional wrestling tag team
The Mega Powers was a tag team in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1987 to 1989, consisting of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, and managed by Savage's
Mega_Powers
American-Japanese-Canadian animated television series
Mega Man: Fully Charged is an animated television series based on the Japanese video game series Mega Man, published by Capcom. The series was developed
Mega_Man:_Fully_Charged
1993 video game
pp. 44–7. Official Japanese Mega Drive sales chart, January 1994, published in Mega issue 16 "ProReview: Shining Force II". GamePro. No. 72. IDG. September
Shining_Force_II
Canadian business family
creditors taking up to 49% of the equity in their other mega-malls. The family's investments in mega-malls was criticized because the country already had
Ghermezian_family
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden, Mortal Kombat II, Mega Man X, Sonic CD, Secret of Mana, and Super Street Fighter II, alongside new titles such as Star Fox,
1993_in_video_games
American rock band
78. Protomen – Act II: The Father of Death. The Protomen retell the story of Mega Man- but not the goofy blue robot, no, this Mega Man is humanity's robot
The_Protomen
King of Macedon from 336 to 323 BC
king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and spent most of his reign conducting
Alexander_the_Great
Worlds Ghouls 'n Ghosts Knights of the Round Mega Man (NES) Mega Man: The Power Battle Mega Man 2 (NES) Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters Mercs Street Fighter
List_of_Evercade_cartridges
MEGA II
MEGA II
Girl/Female
Hindu
Cloud
Boy/Male
Tamil
Mera Shubh
Girl/Female
Biblical
The last letter of the Greek alphabet, long O.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Megh
Girl/Female
Danish American Greek Persian Latin
Girl/Female
Hindu
Pearl
Female
Hawaiian
Hawaiian name MEKA means "eyes."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Cloud
Girl/Female
Polish
Dark.
Female
English
Pet form of English Margaret, MEG means "pearl."
Girl/Female
Native American American
Prophetess.
Female
English
Pet form of Welsh Mared, MEGAN means "pearl."Â
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian feminine form of Latin Timæus, TÃMEA means "honor."
Girl/Female
Australian, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Indonesian
Raining; Clouds; Rain
Female
German
Short form of German Margarete, META means "pearl."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Mera Shubh
Female
English
English name derived from the Latin name of a star in the constellation Lyra, from Arabian al-Waqi, VEGA means "falling; swooping."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Megh
Girl/Female
Indian
River Ganga
Girl/Female
Hindu
Precious blue stone, Fish, Jewel (Wife of the himalayas)
MEGA II
MEGA II
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Ganesh
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Friends
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Loveable Person
Boy/Male
Tamil
The scriptures, Vedic method of self realization, Knower of the Vedas, One who knows all, Hindu philosophy or ultimate wisdom, King of all
Girl/Female
Tamil
Love
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Jewett.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English vernacular form of the personal name Barnabas, which was borne by the companion of St Paul (Acts 4:36). This is of Aramaic origin, from Barnabia ‘son of Nabia’, a personal name perhaps meaning ‘confession’.English : habitational name from Barnaby in North Yorkshire, named with the Old English personal name Beornwald (composed of the elements beorn ‘young warrior’ + wald ‘rule’) + Old Norse býr ‘settlement’.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Woman of Gokulam Roaming Around Krishna
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kamalinee | கமாலீநீ
A lotus plant
Girl/Female
French, German
Active; Kind
MEGA II
MEGA II
MEGA II
MEGA II
MEGA II
n.
A peculiar fruit-eating ground pigeon (Didunculus strigiostris) native of the Samoan Islands, and noted for its resemblance, in several characteristics, to the extinct dodo. Its beak is stout and strongly hooked, and the mandible has two or three strong teeth toward the end. Its color is chocolate red. Called also toothbilled pigeon, and manu-mea.
a.
Having the form of the Greek capital letter Omega (/).
n.
A brilliant star of the first magnitude, the brightest of those constituting the constellation Lyra.
/.
A high tableland; a plateau on a hill.
n.
A white amorphous substance, the insoluble part of cherry gum; -- called also meta-arabinic acid.
n.
A band or company of an organized military force instituted by James I. and dissolved by Charles II.; -- afterwards applied to the London militia.
n.
See Bigha.
n.
A symbol representing two units, as 2, II., or ii.
n.
A northern constellation, the Harp, containing a white star of the first magnitude, called Alpha Lyrae, or Vega.
n.
The last letter of the Greek alphabet. See Alpha.
n.
The last; the end; hence, death.
n.
That variety of xylene, or dimethyl benzene, in which the two methyl groups occupy the meta position with reference to each other. It is a colorless inf/ammable liquid.
a.
Pertaining to, or designating, a set of astronomical tables computed by Kepler, and founded on the observations of Tycho Brahe; -- so named from Rudolph II., emperor of Germany.