NGC 4691 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is approximately 50 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 prominent bar structure at its center, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. NGC 4691 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.