NGC 1383 is a barred spiral 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 that are gravitationally bound together. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1835, NGC 1383 has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years. Its structure features a prominent central bar and spiral arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.