NGC 1299 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It is part of the Fornax cluster and is notable for its bright central region and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of spiral galaxies. The galaxy has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is classified as a type SBbc, indicating its spiral structure with a bar. NGC 1299 is also of interest to astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution due to its interactions with nearby galaxies in the Fornax cluster.