NGC 1018 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 40 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a central bar. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 12.5, making it faint but observable with moderate-sized telescopes. NGC 1018 is part of a group of galaxies and exhibits features typical of spiral galaxies, including well-defined arms and regions of active star formation.