NGC 6689 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pavo. It is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog. This galaxy is notable for its distinct bar structure, which is a common feature in many spiral galaxies. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of around 14.0, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. NGC 6689 is also classified as a member of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database, which helps astronomers study its properties and understand its role in the universe.