NGC 1025 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 40 million light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is part of the NGC catalog, which includes many notable astronomical objects. This galaxy has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is characterized by its bright central bar structure and spiral arms. NGC 1025 is also notable for its active star formation regions, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution and dynamics.