An edge-on spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Canes Venatici, magnitude 10.2
Luminance image taken 6 February 2011 from Lockwood Valley, California
120 minutes 2x binned, 15 minute sub-exposures
Camera: SBIG STL-1000XM, Scope: Meade 12-inch LX200R at f/10, Mount: Paramount ME