Messier Index/M49

Messier 49 (also known as M 49 or NGC 4472) is an elliptical / lenticular galaxy about 49 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. The galaxy was discovered by Charles Messier in 1771.

Supernovae
The only supernova observed within this galaxy is SN 1969Q. The supernova was discovered in June 1969.

Companion galaxies
NGC 4467 forms a visual pair with Messier 49.

Virgo Cluster membership
Messier 49 is the brightest member of the Virgo Cluster. The galaxy is located at the center of one of the subclusters within the Virgo Cluster.