Messier 59 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are relatively close to Earth. Messier 59 is approximately 60 million light-years away and has an apparent magnitude of about 10.6, making it faintly visible through small telescopes. Discovered by Charles Messier in 1779, Messier 59 is classified as an E4 galaxy, indicating its elongated shape. It contains a significant number of stars and is thought to have a supermassive black hole at its center. The galaxy is an interesting object for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.