The galaxy presents as a flattened, elongated structure, likely a disk galaxy viewed at a high inclination. It exhibits a smooth overall appearance with some subtle features. There is a distinct color gradient, shifting from a redder hue in the central bulge region to bluer tones towards the outer edges of the disk. This color variation implies differential stellar populations, with older, redder stars concentrated in the bulge and younger, bluer stars residing in the spiral arms. The shape is cigar shaped. There is no clear indication of a major ongoing merger, although there are hints of minor disturbances in the disk.
