Messier 88 is a spiral galaxy located about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is part of the Virgo Cluster, which contains many other galaxies. Messier 88 has a diameter of approximately 100,000 light-years and is classified as a type Sc spiral galaxy, characterized by its well-defined spiral arms. Discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781, Messier 88 was later included in the Messier Catalog by Charles Messier. The galaxy is notable for its bright core and active star formation, making it an interesting object for astronomers studying galaxy evolution and structure.