NGC 4744 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. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 12.5, making it faintly visible through small telescopes. NGC 4744 is also of interest to astronomers due to its interactions with nearby galaxies, which can influence its structure and star formation activities.