NGC 4695 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 50 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. This galaxy is part of the Centaurus group of galaxies and has an apparent magnitude of about 11.5, making it a faint object for amateur astronomers. NGC 4695 is also of interest to researchers studying galaxy formation and evolution due to its distinct structure and features.