NGC 6699 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hercules. It is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hercules Cluster, which contains many other galaxies. NGC 6699 has a bright core and distinct spiral arms, making it an interesting object for astronomers. Discovered by William Herschel in 1788, NGC 6699 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a bar-shaped feature. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.