NGC 1023 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 11 million light-years away in the constellation Perseus. It is part of the NGC 1023 Group, which includes several other galaxies. NGC 1023 has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central region and well-defined spiral arms. Discovered by William Herschel in 1786, NGC 1023 is classified as an SBc type galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a prominent bar. It contains a significant amount of star formation activity and is home to various stellar populations, making it an interesting object for astronomers studying galaxy evolution.