NGC 674 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pictor. It is approximately 30 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Southern Hemisphere sky. This galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of spiral galaxies. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 674 is classified as a type Sc spiral galaxy. It contains a mix of young and old stars, along with regions of active star formation. Observations of NGC 674 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.