NGC 1872 is an open star cluster located in the constellation of Doradus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Frederick William Herschel in 1834. The cluster is approximately 2,000 light-years away from Earth and contains several bright stars that are relatively young, with ages estimated to be around 100 million years. The cluster is notable for its rich concentration of stars and is often studied for insights into stellar formation and evolution. NGC 1872 is part of the larger Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, which provides a unique environment for observing star clusters.