NGC 1401 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 70 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834. This galaxy is notable for its distinct spiral arms and a bright central bar structure, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 13.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. NGC 1401 is part of a group of galaxies and is often studied to understand the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies in the universe.