The galaxy presents as a flattened, disk-like structure, viewed almost perfectly edge-on from our line of sight. The prominent dust lane bisects the galaxy, obscuring the central regions and creating a dark band across the middle. There appears to be a somewhat large bulge, with a rounded morphology. The galaxy exhibits a smooth overall appearance with no obvious signs of recent major merger activity. There may be evidence of minor disturbances within the disk. The central region is bright and appears redder than the outer edges of the disk. The disk itself seems relatively thin and elongated.
