IC 4998 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. It is part of the IC catalog, which includes various astronomical objects. This galaxy is notable for its distinct spiral arms and bright central bar structure, making it an interesting subject for astronomers. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of around 14.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. IC 4998 is also part of a larger group of galaxies, contributing to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.