8 stunning planetary nebula pictures captured by NASA Hubble Telescope

The Jewel Bug Nebula: This nebula, which looks like a jewel, was formed by a big red giant star absorbing its companion. During the process, the gas is released, creating a cloverleaf pattern.

The Helix Nebula: A spectacular nebula in Aquarius showcases colliding gas clouds from a comet, resulting in a visually stunning cosmic event.

MyCn18: This hourglass-shaped nebula is located about 8,000 light-years away from us.

The Butterfly Nebula: The image showcases wing-like structures of hot gas spewing from a dying star. The Butterfly Nebula is about 2,500–3,800 light-years away from us.

The Stingray Nebula: It is the youngest known planetary nebula, formed by a star rapidly turning into a white dwarf. During the process, it releases gas and dust into space.

The Crab Nebula: It is the result of a massive star explosion. The explosion emitted radiation and high-energy particles into space.

The Eskimo Nebula: The image features a dying star surrounded by wispy structures of gas, forming a planetary nebula that looks like a face.