NGC 6880 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Scutum. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is situated approximately 4,200 light-years away from Earth. The cluster contains several bright stars and is known for its relatively young age, estimated to be around 100 million years. The cluster is part of a larger region of star formation and is often studied for insights into stellar evolution. NGC 6880 is also associated with the Scutum Star Cloud, which is rich in gas and dust, providing a fertile environment for new stars to form.