The galaxy appears as a flattened, disk-shaped structure, presented almost entirely edge-on from our vantage point. There is a prominent central bulge, exhibiting a relatively smooth and concentrated distribution of light, with a yellowish hue that could indicate an older stellar population. The disk itself is less clearly resolved, appearing somewhat diffuse, fainter, and more elongated than the bulge. The color of the disk seems more heterogeneous than that of the bulge, suggesting the presence of regions with ongoing star formation. There are no visually discernible signs of strong tidal interactions or major disturbances, although subtle asymmetries in the disk structure can be seen. The dust lane is subtle and appears to be obscured.
