The galaxy appears to be a spiral, although its features are somewhat indistinct. The morphology suggests a system that is largely smooth in appearance but with some indication of a disk-like structure. The pronounced cigar-shaped form is easily observed. The galaxy's light distribution is centrally concentrated with a moderate color gradient, slightly bluer towards the outer regions and more yellowish at its core. There are no obvious signs of a recent major merger or strong tidal interaction, though it might have experienced minor disturbances. The overall impression is of an elliptical or lenticular galaxy, viewed edge-on, displaying a moderate level of ongoing star formation activity.
