NGC 1004
NGC 1004 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Phoenix. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog of galaxies. NGC 1004 has a distinct structure characterized by its central bar and spiral arms, which are typical features of barred spiral galaxies.
Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1004 is notable for its bright core and the presence of star-forming regions within its arms. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.