NGC 4623 is an edge-on lenticular or elliptical galaxy[2][3] located about 54 million light-years away[2] in the constellation of Virgo.

[4] NGC 4623 is classified as an E7, a rare type of "late" elliptical that represents the first stage of transition into a lenticular galaxy.

[3] NGC 4623 was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on April 13, 1784.

[5] NGC 4623 is a member of the Virgo Cluster.

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