NGC_1042 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog and is known for its distinct spiral arms and bright central bar structure. This galaxy has an apparent magnitude of around 12.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope to observe. NGC_1042 is also notable for its active star formation regions, which contribute to its overall luminosity and the presence of young, hot stars within its arms.