NGC 1256 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. It is approximately 70 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog of galaxies. This galaxy features a prominent bar structure and spiral arms, which are characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. NGC 1256 is also known for its bright core and active star formation regions, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution and dynamics.