This galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy observed nearly edge-on. A prominent dust lane bisects the galaxy, obscuring the central bulge. The bulge appears smoothly distributed and rounded. Faint disk light extends outwards with no major disturbances observed, although some slight warping cannot be ruled out due to the low resolution of this image. No distinct spiral arm structures are readily visible. The galaxy's light appears reddish, suggestive of an older stellar population. The estimated distance places this galaxy at a considerable distance and luminosity. Based on color indices, moderate star formation may be ongoing, although its rate is comparatively low for a galaxy of this size.
