NGC 1081 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. This galaxy is notable for its distinct spiral arms and bright central bar structure, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 13.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. NGC 1081 is part of a group of galaxies and is often studied to understand the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies in the universe.