M 101 is a VERY NORTHERN object at Dec +54...l gave it a try from Namibia at Dec -23.5...
It reached only maximum of 12 degrees above the horizon at transit...
And still it has the best details l've ever reached with this beautiful galaxy!!!

L-Ha-RGB image:
Luminance - 1.5 hrs
RGB 20 min each
Ha - 30 minutes

Total of 3 hrs

Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro

Imaged from Tivoli farm, Namibia