The galaxy presents as a disk galaxy, seen nearly edge-on. A prominent dust lane is visible bisecting the galactic plane, obscuring the light from the galactic center. The central bulge is visible, appearing somewhat rounded and concentrated, displaying a yellowish-orange hue suggesting an older stellar population. Faint blue light emanates from the outer edges of the disk, indicative of more recent star formation. No significant morphological disturbances or signs of major mergers are apparent in this image; the galaxy appears relatively undisturbed.
