NGC 3588 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Virgo Cluster, which contains many other galaxies. NGC 3588 has a bright core and distinct spiral arms, making it an interesting object for astronomers. Discovered by William Herschel in 1784, NGC 3588 is classified as a type of SAB galaxy, indicating it has a weak bar structure. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution, as well as the dynamics of spiral galaxies in clusters.