This galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy viewed edge-on. It has a prominent central bulge with an ellipsoidal shape, which seems to be mostly composed of older stars, judging by its yellowish-orange color. The disk of the galaxy appears thin and elongated, oriented vertically in the image. There is a subtle color gradient visible across the galaxy, with the central bulge having a more pronounced reddish hue compared to the fainter, bluish tinge toward the outer edges of the disk. There is no strong evidence of active star formation, nor of any ongoing major merger events, based on the overall smooth and relatively undisturbed appearance of the galaxy. Subtle distortions in the disk might be suggestive of minor gravitational interactions. The luminosity of the galaxy implies that this is a relatively massive galaxy.
