This galaxy presents as a barred spiral, observed at an inclination that is not quite edge-on, but relatively close. The central bulge region exhibits a yellowish-white hue, indicating an older stellar population. Fainter spiral arms extend from the central region, and appear quite tightly wound. The spiral arms have a bluish tint, likely indicating ongoing star formation. Irregularities and lumpy structures are present within the disk, which indicates a complex and possibly disturbed morphology, perhaps from a past or ongoing merger event. The galaxy is relatively compact.
