Messier 89 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is part of the Virgo Cluster, which contains many other galaxies. Messier 89 is approximately 50 million light-years away from Earth and has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. Discovered by Charles Messier in 1781, Messier 89 is notable for its relatively low surface brightness and lack of prominent features. It contains a supermassive black hole at its center and is classified as an E4 galaxy, indicating its elliptical shape and structure.