NGC 6868 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 50 million light-years away in the constellation Pavo. It is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of spiral galaxies. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 6868 is part of a group of galaxies known as the Pavo Group. It has an apparent magnitude of about 10.5, making it visible through small telescopes, and is an interesting object for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers alike.