NGC 680 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hercules constellation group. NGC 680 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 680 has a visual magnitude of about 13.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope to observe. Its structure and composition provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies in the universe.