NGC 684 explained

NGC 684
Epoch:J2000.0
Constellation Name:Triangulum
Z:0.011791
Dist Ly:135 Mly
Appmag B:13.30
Appmag V:12.50
Type:Sb
Size V:3.2 x 0.6

NGC 684 is a spiral galaxy approximately 135 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Triangulum. It was discovered by William Herschel on October 26, 1786. Edward Swift, Lewis' son, found this galaxy again on 18 Jan 1890 while "searching for Swift's Comet." and it was reported as a new object in list IX-6.

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