NGC 7253 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. It is part of a group of galaxies known as the NGC 7252 group, which includes several other galaxies that are interacting with each other. NGC 7253 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers. The galaxy was first cataloged by the astronomer John Herschel in 1836. Observations of NGC 7253 have revealed details about its structure and star formation activity, contributing to our understanding of galaxy evolution and the dynamics of interacting galaxies.