IC 342 is a spiral galaxy located about 10 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. It is also known as NGC IC 342 and is classified as a type of SAB(rs)cd galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a bar-like feature. This galaxy is relatively bright and can be observed with small telescopes, although it is often obscured by dust and gas in our own Milky Way galaxy. IC 342 is part of the Local Group of galaxies and is notable for its active star formation regions, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution.