NGC685 is classified as a flocculent galaxy. The more intense blue regions on its top side indicate strong star forming activity in that part of the galaxy. It lies in a relatively isolated area in Eridanus about 74 million ly away and is relatively small with a diameter of about 18,000 ly.

PlaneWave 12.5″ Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (45/8min L, 8/8min each 2×2 RGB).