NGC 6862 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pegasus. It is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope survey. The galaxy has a bright core and exhibits a distinct spiral structure, making it an interesting object for astronomers. Discovered by Édouard Stephan in 1880, NGC 6862 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral arms are loosely wound. It is also notable for its relatively high surface brightness, which allows it to be observed with moderate-sized telescopes.