NGC 1251 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. It is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth and is part of a group of galaxies known as the Eridanus Group. This galaxy has a bright central bar structure and exhibits a well-defined spiral arm pattern. NGC 1251 is notable for its active galactic nucleus, which emits significant radiation, indicating the presence of a supermassive black hole at its center.