NGC 2146 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 80 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. It is notable for its active star formation and is classified as a starburst galaxy, which means it is experiencing a period of intense star creation. The galaxy has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is characterized by its bright core and prominent dust lanes. NGC 2146 is also part of a group of galaxies known as the NGC 2146 group, which includes several other galaxies that are interacting with each other.