NGC 1236 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. It is approximately 70 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. This galaxy has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central bar structure. NGC 1236 is classified as a type SBbc galaxy, indicating it has both a prominent bar and well-defined spiral arms. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.