...a giant egg (insert meme)!
NGC 6164 is a bipolar emission nebula of about 4 light-years across that lies some 4,200 light-years away in the southern constellation of Norma. HD 148937 sits at its heart and is 40 times more massive than the Sun.
The egg's bipolar symmetry, as well as its extensive halo makes it similar in appearance to planetary nebulae – the gaseous shrouds surrounding dying Sun-like stars.
Taken with what is becoming the trusty esprit 120 / 294mm / eq6r combo! 15 hrs of SHO blended with PIP functions for that faux natural look. ~1 hr RGB stars subbed in.
I like this little guy, hope you do too!
Higher res avail here:
https://www.astrobin.com/ae2zw1/