This galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy seen nearly edge-on. There is a central bulge that presents a concentrated luminosity, likely indicating a substantial population of older stars. A thin, elongated disk extends from the central bulge. The dust lane bisecting the disk is prominent and relatively thick, attenuating the light from the stars behind it. There are some minor disturbances along the disk, but the galaxy otherwise looks relatively undisturbed. The galaxy exhibits a color gradient from redder in the central bulge to somewhat bluer towards the outer disk. The galaxy does not appear to be actively merging with another system.
