NGC 1274 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Virgo. It is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are relatively close to Earth. NGC 1274 is approximately 65 million light-years away and has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. This galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of spiral galaxies. NGC 1274 is often studied by astronomers to understand galaxy formation and evolution, as well as the dynamics of galaxy clusters like the Virgo Cluster.