NGC 4798 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that includes many other notable members. NGC 4798 has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years and is characterized by its bright central bar structure and well-defined spiral arms. Discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1784, NGC 4798 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral shape with a prominent bar. Observations of this galaxy have provided valuable insights into the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies in the universe.