NGC 1316 is a giant elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Fornax. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Fornax Cluster, a group of galaxies. NGC 1316 is notable for its unusual structure, which shows signs of past mergers with other galaxies. The galaxy is also known as Fornax A and is one of the brightest galaxies in the Fornax Cluster. It has a prominent central bulge and a large number of globular clusters surrounding it. Observations of NGC 1316 have provided insights into galaxy formation and evolution.