NGC 3324, the Gabriela Mistral nebula

This pretty small nebula located north of the Carina nebula has the shape of a medallion. By studying it carefully, we can guess the profile of a woman face: the one of the Chilean poetess Gabriela Mistral.

Borg 101 ED refractor, Atik 460 EX camera. Total exposure time: 8 hours and 40 minutes.