NGC 55, also known as the String of Pearls Galaxy is a Magellanic type barred spiral galaxy located about 6.5 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor.
It was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop.
It is one of the closest galaxies to the Local Group (WIKI)

In this specially imaged galaxy - Hydrogen data was added to the L-RGB image.
Enabling us to see the vast Hydrogen clouds which are star forming regions in the galaxy.

L-(Ha)-RGB image
RGB 20 min each
Ha -180 minutes
Luminance - 180 minutes

Total of about 7 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