NGC 582 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 70 million light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is part of the Hubble sequence of galaxy classifications. This galaxy has a diameter of about 60,000 light-years and contains a mix of young and old stars. NGC 582 is notable for its bright central bar structure, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies, and it is often studied to understand galaxy formation and evolution.