NGC 6860 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is situated approximately 4,000 light-years away from Earth. The cluster contains several bright stars and is part of a larger group of stars that share a common origin. The cluster is relatively young, with an estimated age of around 100 million years. It is best observed with binoculars or small telescopes, appearing as a faint patch of light in the night sky. NGC 6860 is a fascinating object for amateur astronomers and those interested in stellar formation.