NGC 4579 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. NGC 4579 is notable for its bright central bar structure and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. This galaxy is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that includes many other notable members. NGC 4579 is also classified as a Seyfert galaxy, indicating that it has an active nucleus with strong emission lines, which are often associated with supermassive black holes at their centers.