NGC 1019 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 50 million light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. 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 60,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central bar structure. NGC 1019 is part of a group of galaxies and exhibits features typical of spiral galaxies, including well-defined arms that contain young stars and regions of active star formation.