NGC 6679 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 22 million light-years away in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by the astronomer Édouard Stephan in 1876 and is part of the Messier catalog, which includes some of the most notable astronomical objects. This galaxy has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years and is characterized by its bright central bar structure and well-defined spiral arms. NGC 6679 is also notable for its star formation activity, which contributes to the presence of young, blue stars in its arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution.