The galaxy presents as a disk-like structure, viewed at a moderate inclination. The central bulge is bright and yellowish-white, indicating a concentration of older stellar populations. Moving outwards from the bulge, the disk exhibits a bluer hue, suggesting ongoing star formation. While the galaxy is relatively smooth in appearance, there are hints of some substructure within the disk, particularly on one side. The galaxy's overall form is somewhat elongated but tending towards roundness, not a very extreme cigar shape. There is no readily apparent evidence of any major ongoing merger, although the subtler substructure could be the result of minor disturbances or past interactions. Based on its visual characteristics, this galaxy could be classified as a late-type spiral tending towards an early-type spiral galaxy.
