NGC_1056 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Phoenix. It is approximately 56 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Leda galaxy group. The galaxy has a bright central bar structure and exhibits a well-defined spiral arm pattern. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1056 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a prominent bar. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.