NGC 1097 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 45 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax. It is notable for its bright central bar structure and a prominent ring of star formation surrounding its core, which is typical of many spiral galaxies. The galaxy is classified as a type SB(rs)bc in the Hubble sequence, indicating its spiral shape with a central bar. NGC 1097 also hosts a supermassive black hole at its center, which is common in many large galaxies, influencing the dynamics and evolution of the surrounding stars and gas.