The galaxy presents as a grand design spiral with a relatively tight winding pattern in its spiral arms. The central bulge is prominent and appears yellowish, suggesting an older stellar population. The spiral arms exhibit a bluer hue, indicative of ongoing star formation. The arms are somewhat flocculent, displaying clumpy regions likely associated with HII regions and areas of active star birth. Overall, the galaxy displays a relatively smooth morphology, with no major signs of ongoing mergers or significant disturbances. A portion of the light has been redshifted. The galaxy is generally round in shape.
