NGC 1402 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 70 million light-years away in the constellation of Eridanus. It is part of the Eridanus constellation and is classified as a type SA spiral galaxy, which means it has a well-defined structure with prominent arms winding around a central bulge. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1402 is notable for its relatively bright appearance and is often studied in the context of galaxy formation and evolution. Its distance and characteristics make it an interesting object for astronomers exploring the dynamics of galaxies in the universe.