NGC 1017 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a prominent bar of stars. The galaxy spans about 100,000 light-years in diameter and contains a mix of young and old stars, along with regions of active star formation. NGC 1017 is part of a group of galaxies and is often studied to understand the dynamics and evolution of spiral galaxies in the universe.