This galaxy presents as a highly elongated, edge-on spiral, appearing cigar-shaped. A central bulge is visible, exhibiting a yellowish hue, possibly indicating an older stellar population. The disk is clearly defined, showing a gradient from brighter, more concentrated light near the bulge to fainter, bluer light extending outwards. The bluer regions suggest ongoing star formation within the spiral arms. Some areas near the edge of the disk have a mottled appearance, possibly indicating the presence of dust lanes or HII regions. No significant morphological distortions or tidal features are immediately apparent, suggesting a relatively undisturbed evolutionary history.
