NGC 6861 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 80 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. This galaxy is part of the Centaurus group of galaxies and is classified as a type SBbc, indicating its spiral structure with a bar feature. Observations of NGC 6861 have revealed various star formation regions and a rich population of stars, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution.