NGC 1037 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Phoenix. It is approximately 50 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog. The galaxy has a diameter of about 60,000 light-years and contains a mix of young and old stars. Discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1037 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. It is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a bar-shaped feature. Observations of NGC 1037 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.