NGC 1071 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 88 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces. It is part of a group of galaxies known as the Pisces II Group and is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. Discovered by astronomer William Herschel in 1784, NGC 1071 has a diameter of about 60,000 light-years. It is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a central bar. Observations of NGC 1071 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.