NGC 4501 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is also known as Messier 88 and is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are relatively close to Earth. NGC 4501 is approximately 60 million light-years away and has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. This galaxy is characterized by its bright, well-defined spiral arms and a central bulge of stars. NGC 4501 is notable for its active star formation, which is evident in the presence of numerous young, blue stars. Its structure and activity make it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution.