NGC 1080 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is part of the Hubble sequence of galaxy classifications. This galaxy has a prominent bar structure at its center, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. NGC 1080 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.