NGC 4998 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 65 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 4998 has a bright central region and well-defined spiral arms, making it an interesting object for astronomers. Discovered by William Herschel in 1784, NGC 4998 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a prominent bar. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution, as well as the dynamics of spiral galaxies in clusters.