NGC 1260 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Perseus. It is approximately 220 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Abell 426 galaxy cluster. NGC 1260 has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central region. This galaxy is classified as a type II Seyfert galaxy, which means it has an active nucleus that emits strong radiation. The presence of a supermassive black hole at its center is believed to be responsible for this activity, making NGC 1260 an interesting object for astronomers studying galaxy evolution and dynamics.