NGC 1061 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 85 million light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. It is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog and is known for its distinct spiral arms and bright central bar structure, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. Discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1061 has an apparent magnitude of about 13.5, making it faint but observable with powerful telescopes. Its distance and structure provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies in the universe.