The galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy viewed edge-on. A distinct, elongated disk structure is visible. There is a central bulge region that is significantly brighter than the rest of the disk. The disk appears relatively smooth in texture, lacking the clumpy features often associated with active star formation regions. There is a slight blueish tint to the disk with subtle dust lanes visible primarily toward the center. The galaxy is cigar-shaped with no signs of recent major mergers or tidal disturbances. The edges of the galaxy are not well defined.
