The galaxy presents as an edge-on spiral with a prominent, elongated bulge. A dust lane bisects the galaxy along its major axis, obscuring the light from the central regions. The bulge appears to be composed of an older stellar population as indicated by its yellowish color. The disk is very thin and long with regions of bluish color, possibly indicating areas of active star formation. There appear to be some minor disturbances within the disk. Overall, the galaxy appears to be a massive and actively star-forming system.
