NGC 6685 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is approximately 80 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Virgo Supercluster. Discovered by astronomer Édouard Stephan in 1877, NGC 6685 has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. Its structure features a prominent central bar and spiral arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.