NGC 6689 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pavo. It is approximately 80 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Pavo group of galaxies. NGC 6689 has a bright core and distinct spiral arms, making it an interesting object for astronomers. Discovered by John Herschel in 1834, NGC 6689 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a bar-shaped feature. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.