Messier 89 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is approximately 50 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound together. Messier 89 has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and contains a significant number of stars, but lacks the distinct structure seen in spiral galaxies. Discovered by the French astronomer Charles Messier in 1781, Messier 89 is cataloged as M89 in his famous list of nebulae and star clusters. The galaxy is notable for its relatively low surface brightness and is home to a supermassive black hole at its center, which influences the motion of surrounding stars.