NGC 6049 is a bright galaxy located in the constellation of Hercules. It is classified as a spiral galaxy and is part of a larger group of galaxies known as the Hercules Cluster. NGC 6049 is notable for its distinct spiral arms and active star formation regions. The galaxy is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth. It has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years, making it similar in size to our own Milky Way galaxy. Observations of NGC 6049 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.