NGC 2471 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Lynx. It is approximately 80 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Laniakea Supercluster. NGC 2471 has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is characterized by its bright central bar structure and spiral arms. Discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1788, NGC 2471 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral nature with a prominent bar. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution within the universe.