NGC 1059 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Perseus. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Leda galaxy group. NGC 1059 has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is notable for its distinct spiral arms and bright central bar structure. Discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1786, NGC 1059 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral nature with a central bar. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.