NGC 2146 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 80 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. It is notable for its active star formation and is classified as a starburst galaxy, which means it is experiencing a period of intense star creation. Discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1788, NGC 2146 has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. Its bright core and prominent dust lanes make it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution and the processes that lead to star formation.