NGC_1006 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Phoenix. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog of galaxies. This galaxy has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years and features a prominent central bar structure, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. NGC_1006 is also known for its bright star-forming regions, making it an interesting object for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.