The Red Rectangle Nebula from Hubble . ... Credit Copyright: ESA , Hubble , NASA Explanation: How was the unusual Red Rectangle nebula created? At the nebula's center is a young binary star system that surely powers the nebula but does not, as yet, explain its colors. ... In a few million years, as one of the central stars becomes further depleted of nuclear fuel, the Red Rectangle nebula will likely bloom into a planetary nebula. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...