NGC 4791 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1784 and is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound together. This galaxy features a prominent bar structure at its center, which is surrounded by spiral arms filled with stars, gas, and dust. NGC 4791 is notable for its bright core and active star formation, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution and dynamics.