NGC 1016 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 90 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is cataloged in the New General Catalogue of astronomical objects. This galaxy has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and features a prominent central bar structure. NGC 1016 is part of a group of galaxies and exhibits characteristics typical of spiral galaxies, including well-defined arms that contain young stars and regions of active star formation.