NGC 1084 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 45 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is classified as a type SBbc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a prominent bar. This galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 11.5, making it faintly visible through small telescopes. NGC 1084 is part of a group of galaxies and is notable for its bright central region, which contains a high concentration of stars and possibly active star formation.