NGC 1005 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. It is part of the NGC 1000 group of galaxies and is notable for its distinct spiral arms and bright central bar structure. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1005 has an apparent magnitude of about 13.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope to observe. Its size and structure provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies in the universe.