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Malcolm has it right Eric, galaxies are hard to see especially from LP areas. I can only just make out Sombrero in my 10" on a good night. Those pix you see posted with stunning viiews are the summation of often hours of exposure with sensitive cameras and much manipulation in Photoshop like applications.
Another one you might find worth looking at is Sculptor, NGC 253. I have been able to see that a bit clearer, enough to define shape and luminance. Bit hard to find as there are not many marker stars in the region but it is a good hunting exercise.
Obviously a dark site will give better views but they will always be faint little smudges in the skies.
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