NGC 1060 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Phoenix. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Laniakea Supercluster, which contains our own Milky Way galaxy. NGC 1060 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, making it an interesting object for astronomers. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1060 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a bar feature. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.