NGC 1859 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834. The cluster is approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth and contains several young stars that are still in the process of forming. This cluster is notable for its relatively high concentration of stars, which are bound together by their mutual gravitational attraction. NGC 1859 is part of a larger region of star formation, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying the life cycle of stars and the dynamics of star clusters.