M64, its spiral arms do not appear very pronounced & happens to have an inclination angle of approximately 63 degrees.
Two things make M64 different fromother galaxies. Many have observed the inner part is spinning in the opposite direction as the outer (pretty rare). This counter-rotation could be the cause for much of the star formation which is taking place near the core.
Secondly, it has a dark dust cloud which it gets the name "Blackeye" Both the unusual rotation and apparent black eye have been attributed to a collision with another galaxy.
Anywhoo, moving forward - Another rather bad session as only could use 4 from 12 subs - 5 were slighly strailed, only about the width of the stars and 3 subs were - well, a few lightyears long
Usual gear used of late , 10"F4.7 Newt, QHY10 OSC, OAG, NEQ6p & 10min subs. I think i have done well as in the fainter extension arms, some interesting details and not blowing out the core, tho had to smooth the outfield considerably.
The attached has been cropped about 50% (which looks better)
The higher res AstroBin Image with all the nasty stuff is cropped a little further and approx 350kb
Hope you find looking worthy
http://www.astrobin.com/full/107695/0/