NGC 6882 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Cygnus. It is approximately 4,000 light-years away from Earth and contains several hundred stars. The cluster is estimated to be around 300 million years old, making it relatively young in astronomical terms. Discovered by William Herschel in 1788, NGC 6882 is notable for its bright stars, which are primarily of spectral types B and A. The cluster is often studied for insights into stellar evolution and the dynamics of star formation within open clusters.