NGC 6688 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Aquarius. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. This galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. NGC 6688 is also classified as a type SAB, indicating a weak bar structure. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.