NGC 4678 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1784 and is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound together. This galaxy has a bright central region and distinct spiral arms that contain young, hot stars. NGC 4678 is notable for its active star formation, which is often observed in its outer regions. Its structure and characteristics make it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.