NGC 4649 is a bright elliptical 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 includes many other notable members. This galaxy has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and contains a significant amount of stars, with an estimated population of around 100 billion. NGC 4649 is also known for its active supermassive black hole at its center, which influences the dynamics of the surrounding stars and gas.