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BASIL October 2025

The front cover shows an image of M81, Bode’s Galaxy, taken by BAS member Chris Lee. Post-image processing shows the exquisite structure and colours of the spiral galaxy.

Key topics for the month include:

• The Draconid and Orionid meteor showers in October.
• Observe the Harvest Moon in October and craters Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus and Arzachel.
• 13 DSO observing targets are listed for the month.
• Observe the open cluster M39 in Cygnus.
• Observe the globular cluster M2 in Aquarius.
• Constellations of the month are Cygnus and Lyra, which are well placed to observe.

See pages 26-9 for images of Saturn and its moons, taken by BAS member Chris Lee.

Society News includes the programme of meeting and events up to the end of the year and information about recent telescope donations to the Society, which are available to members for loan.