NGC 1250 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 1250 has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central region and well-defined spiral arms. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1250 is classified as a type SBbc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a bar feature. Observations of this galaxy have provided insights into the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies in the universe.