NGC 156 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation of {Phoenix}. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the {Laniakea Supercluster}, which contains our own {Milky Way} galaxy. NGC 156 is notable for its distinct spiral structure and bright central region. Discovered by {John Herschel} in 1834, NGC 156 has a visual magnitude of around 13.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope to observe. The galaxy is part of a larger group of galaxies, contributing to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.