Messier 60 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is approximately 55 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound together. Discovered by Charles Messier in 1779, Messier 60 is notable for its bright core and large size, with an estimated diameter of about 120,000 light-years. It contains a significant number of stars and is home to several globular clusters, making it an interesting object for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.