NGC 2122 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 2122 has a visual magnitude of about 13.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. The galaxy is notable for its distinct spiral structure and is often studied to understand the formation and evolution of galaxies in the universe.