Show HN: The Black Eye Galaxy (M64), 11 hours of exposure from my backyard

The Black Eye Galaxy (M64) is one of the coolest things in the universe, due to its dark dust lane. I captured this beautiful image in 11 hours and explain here how it was captured, and explain why this galaxy is so remarkable.

If you're into astrophotography, I've included many details that you'll find interesting, about the gear and editing process.

There's a lot of beauty in the universe that we can photograph and share, so what's your favorite deep-space subject to photograph or look at, and why is it so interesting to you?