This galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy, viewed nearly edge-on from our perspective. There is a disk-like structure with a noticeable bulge, although the bulge's exact dimensions are difficult to ascertain given the viewing angle. The disk shows evidence of some internal structure, although the resolution limits our ability to distinguish individual spiral arms. It is likely to be between 10-15 kiloparsecs in diameter. The color distribution suggests the presence of both older stellar populations, indicated by redder hues, and regions of active star formation, evidenced by bluer tints. There is evidence of possible disturbance within the galaxy, indicated by some asymmetry within the disk. Although the color gradients would suggest that this galaxy is not incredibly massive, it is forming new stars.
