Astronomical Report,

regarding

Two Large and Unusual Lunar Eclipses

seen in the past year of 1620:

As well as regarding the great solar eclipse that will appear in the current year of 1621 on May 11/21.

The double date 11/21 reflects the discrepancy between the Julian and Gregorian calendars, which were both in use across different European regions at the time.

With a brief recapitulation

Of all the great solar eclipses,

which have been seen in Europe within eighty years, and what the state of spiritual and worldly affairs was before and after each occurrence:

Kepler combines astronomical observation with historical chronology, reflecting the contemporary belief that celestial events were linked to earthly "spiritual and worldly" shifts.

Composed by

JOHANNES KEPLER,

Mathematician for the time being to the laudable Four Estates in the Archduchy of Austria above the Enns.

"Austria above the Enns" refers to the region of Upper Austria. The "Four Estates" represented the ruling social classes: prelates, lords, knights, and the citizens of the towns.

With Imperial Privilege for 15 years.

original: "Cum Privilegio Cæsareo ad annos XV." This was a legal protection granted by the Holy Roman Emperor, similar to a modern copyright or patent.

A decorative horizontal divider features a central diamond-shaped element flanked by symmetrical scrolls and leafy flourishes.

Printed at Ulm, by Johann Meder,

In the year of Christ 1621.