NGC 1051 is a lenticular galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus. It is classified as a type S0 galaxy, which means it has a disk-like structure but lacks significant spiral arms. NGC 1051 is notable for its bright core and the presence of a supermassive black hole at its center. The galaxy is part of a group of galaxies known as the NGC 1052 group, which includes several other galaxies. Observations of NGC 1051 have revealed interesting features, such as a surrounding halo of hot gas and evidence of past interactions with neighboring galaxies, contributing to our understanding of galaxy evolution.