IC 4702 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Centaurus. It is approximately 20 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the IC catalog, which includes various astronomical objects. The galaxy is notable for its distinct spiral arms and bright central bar structure. Discovered by the astronomer John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1895, IC 4702 is often studied for its star formation activity and overall structure. It is a member of the Centaurus group of galaxies, which contains several other notable galaxies, contributing to our understanding of galactic evolution and dynamics.