NGC_2516 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Carina. It is approximately 120 million years old and is situated about 1,200 light-years away from Earth. The cluster contains around 50 stars, with many of them being bright and easily visible through small telescopes. This cluster is notable for its rich blue color, which indicates the presence of hot, young stars. NGC_2516 is often studied by astronomers to understand stellar evolution and the dynamics of star clusters in our galaxy, the Milky Way.