NGC 1271 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 250 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It is part of the Eridanus Galaxy Cluster and is classified as a type of S0 galaxy, which means it has features of both spiral and elliptical galaxies. The galaxy has a bright core and is surrounded by a disk of stars and gas. NGC 1271 is notable for its relatively high surface brightness and is often studied to understand galaxy formation and evolution within clusters. Its distance and characteristics make it an interesting object for astronomers.