NGC 1870 is an open star cluster located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. It is situated approximately 160,000 light-years from Earth and is part of the Dorado constellation. The cluster is known for its bright and young stars, which are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. Discovered by John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1870 is notable for its rich stellar population and is often studied to understand star formation processes. The cluster is also associated with the 30 Doradus region, one of the most active star-forming areas in the universe.