NGC 1052 is a lenticular galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus. It is notable for its bright core and is classified as a type of active galaxy, which means it has a supermassive black hole at its center that emits significant radiation. The galaxy has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is part of a group of galaxies known as the NGC 1052 group. Observations of NGC 1052 have revealed features such as a prominent dust lane and various star formation activities, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution.