Messier 101 commonly known as the Pinwheel galaxy is a face on spiral. It has a somewhat low surface brightness and as a result is not the easiest target. Two fainter galaxies can also be seen nearby, NGC 5474 and 5477. North is to the lower left.
Details
Clear calm dry and 15 degree C conditions were ideal on 2013-04-03 at the Victoria Centre Observatory.
QSI color camera and TV 127 scope were mounted on a Paramount for this image.
Exposure - used 15 of 18 lights each 5 minutes long plus darks and flats for calibration.
Processing in Images Plus and Photoshop.