The galaxy presents as an edge-on spiral, exhibiting a flattened disk-like structure. A prominent central bulge appears elongated along the major axis. The dust lane is particularly noticeable, bisecting the galaxy. This dust appears to absorb more blue and green light than red light. The galaxy appears to be relatively smooth, with the majority of its light concentrated in the central bulge and along the disk. Star formation appears low in the central region. The outer regions of the disk fade gradually, indicative of older stellar populations. There is no obvious sign of a merger.
