Herschel 1 is a prominent star located in the constellation of Hercules. It is classified as a red giant and is known for its distinct reddish hue. The star is part of a group of stars that were cataloged by William Herschel, an 18th-century astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of the night sky. Discovered in 1786, Herschel 1 is approximately 1,000 light-years away from Earth. It has a much larger radius than our Sun and is in a later stage of its stellar evolution. This star is an interesting object for astronomers studying the life cycles of stars and the characteristics of red giants.