NGC 1026 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. It is approximately 50 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. This galaxy has a visual magnitude of about 12.5, making it faintly visible through telescopes. NGC 1026 is notable for its distinct bar structure, which is characteristic of many spiral galaxies, and it is often studied to understand galaxy formation and evolution.