NGC 6748
NGC 6748 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Lynx. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Virgo Supercluster. The galaxy has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and contains a mix of young and old stars, along with regions of active star formation.
Discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1788, NGC 6748 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a prominent bar. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.