NGC 579 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Phoenix. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog. The galaxy is notable for its distinct bar structure, which is a common feature in many spiral galaxies. This galaxy has an apparent magnitude of around 13.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. NGC 579 is also a member of the Southern Sky group of galaxies, contributing to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.