NGC 1249 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. It is approximately 70 million light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of around 13.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. This galaxy is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database and is classified as type SBc, indicating its spiral structure with a central bar. NGC 1249 is notable for its active star formation regions, which contribute to its bright, blue appearance in images taken by telescopes.