The planetary nebula IC5148 is about 3,000 lyrs away in Grus.

It is nicknamed the “Spare Tire Nebula”.

The expanding shell from the small blue star at the core features delicate pin/magenta tones.

PlaneWave 12.5″ Astrograph with ZWO ASI 6200 camera, Astrodon filters and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (21/8min L, 7/8min RGB each, all 2×2 bin).