NGC 2546 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Carina. It was discovered by the astronomer John Frederick William Herschel in 1834. The cluster is approximately 1,200 light-years away from Earth and contains around 50 stars, which are relatively young, with ages estimated between 100 and 200 million years. The stars in NGC 2546 are mostly of spectral types B and A, indicating they are hot and bright. The cluster spans about 20 light-years across and is part of the Milky Way galaxy. Its position in the sky makes it a fascinating target for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers.