NGC 1020 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Cetus constellation group of galaxies. NGC 1020 has a bright central bar structure and exhibits a well-defined spiral arm pattern. Discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1020 is notable for its relatively high surface brightness. It is classified as a type SBbc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a prominent bar. Observations of NGC 1020 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.