NGC 6696 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Virgo Supercluster. This galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. NGC 6696 is also classified as a Seyfert galaxy, indicating that it has an active nucleus that emits significant radiation, often due to the presence of a supermassive black hole at its center.