NGC 1238 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 70 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It is part of the Eridanus Group, which contains several other galaxies. NGC 1238 has a bright core and distinct spiral arms, making it an interesting object for astronomers. Discovered by John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1238 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a central bar. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution, as well as the dynamics of spiral galaxies in general.