The galaxy appears to be a spiral type, viewed at an oblique angle. Faint spiral arms emanate from a central bulge. The bulge appears moderate in size and exhibits a yellowish hue, suggestive of an older stellar population. Patches of bluer light, indicative of younger stars and star-forming regions, are visible in the arms. The galaxy shows some evidence of tidal disturbance or interaction, as the disk appears somewhat irregular and asymmetric. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude suggesting that it is relatively bright, and is likely a grand-design spiral galaxy with a notable mass. Based on its color and morphology, it seems to have ongoing star formation, though likely at a moderate rate. It is also possible that the galaxy may be merging with another smaller system.
