NGC 1023A is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 11 million light-years away in the constellation Perseus. It is part of the NGC 1023 group of galaxies and is notable for its distinct bar structure, which is a common feature in many spiral galaxies. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 12.5, making it faintly visible through small telescopes. NGC 1023A is also of interest to astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution due to its interactions with nearby galaxies in the same group.