NGC 1073 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 50 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by the astronomer Édouard Stephan in 1871. This galaxy is notable for its bright central bar structure and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 11.5, making it faintly visible through small telescopes. NGC 1073 is part of a group of galaxies and is often studied for its star formation activity and the dynamics of its stellar population.