NGC 6870 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 80 million light-years away in the constellation Pavo. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is part of the Hercules constellation group. This galaxy features a bright central bar structure and spiral arms that extend outward, making it visually striking. NGC 6870 is classified as a type SBbc galaxy, indicating its intermediate characteristics between spiral and barred spiral galaxies. Its distance and structure make it a subject of interest for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution.