NGC 7056 is a barred spiral galaxy located about 225 million light-years away in the constellation of Pegasus. NGC 7056 was discovered by astronomer Albert Marth on September 17, 1863. It was then rediscovered by astronomer Truman Henry Safford on September 29, 1866.

400/500mm - 17.5" (8/2/86): fairly faint, small, almost round. A small brighter core appears offset to the west and gives the impression that the galaxy is slightly elongated.