NGC 4690 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Centaurus. It is approximately 50 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Centaurus group of galaxies. NGC 4690 is notable for its bright central bar structure and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 4690 has a visual magnitude of about 11.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope to observe. Its unique structure and position in the sky make it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.