NGC 4861 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 80 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is part of the Coma Cluster, a group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound together. NGC 4861 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of spiral galaxies. Discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1785, NGC 4861 has a visual magnitude of about 13.5, making it faintly visible through small telescopes. The galaxy is also of interest to astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution due to its distinct structure and composition.