The galaxy presents a moderately luminous profile, with an apparent red shift. Its overall morphology appears to be spiral, though the spiral arms are somewhat indistinct and tightly wound. The central bulge is prominent and has a yellow-orange hue, suggestive of an older stellar population. Some areas of bluer emission are visible in the outer regions, indicating ongoing star formation, though at a rate that is not very high. The galaxy exhibits a generally smooth appearance, with no strong evidence of tidal disturbances or major mergers, though there may be a minor asymmetry. The isophotes are fairly regular. It appears predominantly round in shape, though with a slightly elongated form.
