NGC_2160 is an open star cluster located in the constellation of Carina. It was discovered by the astronomer John Frederick William Herschel in 1834. The cluster is approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth and contains several young, bright stars. The cluster is notable for its relatively high concentration of stars, which are mostly of similar age and composition. NGC_2160 is often studied to understand the formation and evolution of star clusters in our galaxy, the Milky Way. Its position in the Carina constellation makes it a point of interest for both amateur and professional astronomers.