NGC 4617 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 50,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central bar structure. NGC 4617 is also classified as a type of SAB galaxy, indicating that it has a weakly defined spiral structure. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.