NGC 2409 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Lynx. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1788 and is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a central bar. The galaxy spans about 50,000 light-years in diameter and contains a mix of young and old stars, along with regions of active star formation. NGC 2409 is part of a group of galaxies and is of interest to astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.