NGC 1985 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Eridanus. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. This galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. NGC 1985 is also a member of the Eridanus constellation, which contains several other interesting astronomical objects, making it a point of interest for both amateur and professional astronomers.