NGC 1386 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It is part of the NGC 1386 group, which includes several other galaxies. NGC 1386 is notable for its bright nucleus and well-defined spiral arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers. This galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 11.5, which means it is relatively faint and requires a telescope to observe. NGC 1386 is also classified as a Seyfert galaxy, indicating that it has an active nucleus with strong emission lines, often associated with supermassive black holes at its center.