The galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy viewed edge-on. A prominent dust lane bisects the galaxy along its major axis, obscuring light from the central bulge. The bulge appears yellowish, suggesting a population of older stars. Faint extensions of the disk are visible above and below the dust lane, with hints of bluer regions, possibly indicating areas of ongoing star formation. The galaxy exhibits a somewhat disturbed morphology, with minor asymmetry in the outer regions of the disk, which could be indicative of a minor gravitational interaction.
