NGC 6051 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Hercules. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1784 and is classified as a type SBbc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a central bar. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 14.2, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. NGC 6051 is part of a group of galaxies and exhibits features typical of spiral galaxies, including well-defined arms and a bright central region.