NGC 4520 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound together. This galaxy has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years and features a prominent bar structure in its center, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. NGC 4520 is also known for its relatively bright core and the presence of several star-forming regions, making it an interesting object for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.