NGC 1234 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It is classified as a type SBc galaxy, which means it has a prominent bar structure and loosely wound spiral arms. The galaxy spans about 100,000 light-years in diameter and contains a mix of young and old stars, along with regions of active star formation. NGC 1234 is part of a larger group of galaxies and is of interest to astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.