NGC 1072 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 88 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is part of a group of galaxies known as the Eridanus Group. This galaxy features a bright central bar structure and prominent spiral arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution. NGC 1072 has an apparent magnitude of about 12.5, which means it is relatively faint and requires a telescope for observation.