This galaxy is also know as Caldwell 53.
Using my Vixen ED 115S (at 60x), this galaxy appeared as an edge-on haze with an unusually bright streak, running along the central region of the galaxy. The streak had a molten appearance, as it varied in brightness. IMO, the brightness of this streak makes this galaxy an especially appealing target if only using a small telescope. (observation made on 13th March, 2018)
NGC 3115 is said to have a black hole of 2 billion solar masses, making this the closest-known black hole to us with over a billion solar masses.
More information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_3115
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/c...-H-11-248.html