NGC 2541 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 70 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1784 and is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a prominent bar. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 11.5, making it faintly visible through small telescopes. NGC 2541 is part of the Virgo Supercluster and is notable for its well-defined spiral arms and active star formation regions, which contribute to its bright, blue appearance in images taken by telescopes.