NGC 1365

NGC 1365 is a prominent barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Fornax, approximately 56 million light-years from Earth. It is a well-known example of a grand-design barred spiral, with a clearly defined central bar and symmetrical spiral arms. NGC 1365 spans about 200,000 light-years in diameter and hosts an active galactic nucleus (AGN), making it a key target for studying galaxy dynamics, star formation, and supermassive black holes.