NGC 580 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog. The galaxy has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is characterized by its distinct spiral arms and central bar structure. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 580 is notable for its bright core and the presence of star-forming regions within its arms. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.