NGC 3132: The Eight Burst Nebula . ... Credit Copyright: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ) Explanation: It's the dim star, not the bright one, near the center of NGC 3132 that created this odd but beautiful planetary nebula . ... In this representative color picture , the hot blue pool of light seen surrounding this binary system is energized by the hot surface of the faint star. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...