NGC 1896 is a magnitude +12.2 asterism located 8480 light-years away in the constellation Auriga. The asterism is midway between Beta Taurus and the Berk 19 Open cluster.
The grouping (probably an open cluster) was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Datchet, Berkshire, on the 16th January 1784.
Right Ascension 05h 25m 34.7s, Declination +29° 15' 39"
