NGC_2474 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the NGC 2474 group of galaxies. This galaxy has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is characterized by its bright central bar structure and spiral arms. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 2474 is notable for its active star formation regions. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy evolution and the dynamics of spiral galaxies in the universe.