NGC 4694 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 diameter of about 100,000 light-years and features a prominent bar structure in its center, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. NGC 4694 is also known for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, making it an interesting object for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.