This galaxy presents as an elongated, edge-on spiral, with an apparently large and somewhat prominent central bulge. The disk appears relatively thin. The bulge exhibits a concentrated luminosity gradient, appearing brightest in its core and gradually decreasing in intensity outwards. The disk component demonstrates a notable dust lane obscuring part of the galactic plane and contributing to the galaxy's reddish hue. Some patchy regions of star formation or HII regions are suspected within the disk, identifiable by their slight bluish tint, particularly near the periphery. The overall structure suggests a well-defined, mature spiral galaxy with a redshift of 0.097657.
