NGC 1057 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Phoenix. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1057 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. It is classified as a type Sc spiral galaxy, which means it has a loose spiral structure and a prominent central bulge.