NGC 1061 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 85 million light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. It is part of the NGC 1060 group of galaxies and is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. Discovered by John Herschel in 1834, NGC 1061 has a visual magnitude of about 12.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope to observe. Its structure and composition provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies in the universe.