NGC 7259 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Grus. It is notable for its interaction with a nearby galaxy, which has led to the formation of new stars and a distinctive structure. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 7259 is classified as a type II Seyfert galaxy, indicating active galactic nuclei. This activity is often associated with the presence of a supermassive black hole at its center, which can emit significant radiation as it consumes surrounding material.