NGC 4712 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. It is part of the Centaurus group of galaxies and is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of spiral galaxies. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 4712 has a visual magnitude of about 12.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope to observe. Its structure and composition provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies in the universe.