NGC 7221 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 50 million light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1835. The galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of spiral galaxies. This galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 13.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. NGC 7221 is part of a group of galaxies and is often studied to understand the dynamics and evolution of spiral galaxies in the universe.