This galaxy is a mid-to-advanced stage major merger with two nuclei.

600/800mm - 24" (6/21/20): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.3'. Unusual bowed or banana shape, concave outwards towards the west. The core seems offset towards the northwest side of the central region. Located in a rich star field with a mag 10.5 star 1.3' W. NGC 6504 lies 28' NE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb