NGC 2142 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Camelopardalis. It is approximately 70 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Leda galaxy catalog. NGC 2142 has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is characterized by its distinct spiral arms and bright central bar structure. Discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1788, NGC 2142 is a relatively faint galaxy, making it challenging to observe without a telescope. It is part of a larger group of galaxies, contributing to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.