The galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy, viewed at a slight angle, but not quite edge-on. There's a defined disk structure, with prominent spiral arms visible. These arms appear somewhat flocculent, rather than grand design. There is a suggestion of a central bulge, though it does not dominate the overall structure. There is some indication of a bar-like structure in the center, but it is not particularly strong. Based on the color gradients, there appears to be ongoing star formation in the spiral arms, while the bulge may contain an older stellar population. There is no obvious evidence of a major merger, though some minor tidal disturbance cannot be ruled out. The galaxy exhibits a bluer color, suggestive of recent star formation.
