This is a very clear and contrasted image of the Eta Carinae nebula NGC 3372, located in the Carina constellation in the southern hemisphere of sky. Inside this nebula it is the famous bipolar Homunculus Nebula that has been imaged by Hubble in great detail. This planetary nebula is visible to the naked eye because it is very bright.
Eric Lo is the author of the image. He started into astronomy on 2006 with a 8-inch Optex newtonian telescope in a light polluted backyard situated in the South Eastern region of Melbourne Australia. Nevertheless he has obtained awesome pictures like this one. It is advisable to check out his website and browse his astro-images.
