IC 4701 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Centaurus. It is part of the IC catalog, which includes various astronomical objects. This galaxy is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. The structure of IC 4701 features a prominent central bar, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. It contains a mix of young and old stars, along with regions of active star formation. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.