The object appears to be a spiral galaxy viewed edge-on, presenting a needle-like profile. A prominent central bulge is visible, however, the shape of the bulge is difficult to define from this image alone. The disk component is clearly flattened, indicating a significant rotational component to the galaxy's dynamics. There is evidence of some patchy dust lanes within the disk, seen as slight variations in light distribution, suggesting on-going star formation. The overall color is bluish, possibly indicating a younger stellar population in comparison to elliptical galaxies. Based on its apparent smooth morphology, the galaxy does not show signs of ongoing major merger activity.