NGC 6864 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cygnus. It is approximately 80 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Leda galaxy catalog. This galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. Discovered by William Herschel in 1788, NGC 6864 is also known as UGC 11480. It has a visual magnitude of around 13.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope for observation. The galaxy's structure and composition provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies in the universe.