NGC 1237 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. This galaxy has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central bar structure. NGC 1237 is classified as a type SBbc galaxy, indicating it has a well-defined bar and loosely wound spiral arms. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.