Messier 95 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo. It is approximately 33 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Messier catalog, which lists astronomical objects that were observed by the French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century. This galaxy has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central region and well-defined spiral arms. Messier 95 is also home to several star-forming regions and has been studied for its structure and dynamics, contributing to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.