NGC 676 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. 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 well-defined spiral structure and bright central region, which contains a high concentration of stars. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 676 has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years. It is classified as a type Sc spiral galaxy, indicating its tightly wound arms and prominent central bulge. Observations of NGC 676 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.