NGC 1003 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel on October 27, 1786. The galaxy has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is part of the Hercules constellation group. This galaxy is notable for its bright central bar structure, which is a common feature in many spiral galaxies. NGC 1003 is also classified as a type II Seyfert galaxy, indicating that it has an active nucleus that emits strong radiation, often associated with a supermassive black hole at its center.