NGC 5864 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1784 and is classified as a type of spiral galaxy due to its distinct spiral arms and central bar structure. This galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 12.5, making it faintly visible through small telescopes. NGC 5864 is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that includes many other notable galaxies, contributing to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.