The galaxy presents as a spiral type, viewed at a moderate angle, not quite face-on and not edge-on. Spiral arms are clearly discernible, exhibiting a tightly wound structure. There is indication of two distinct arms, however, there is evidence of multiple other spiral arms. The central bulge appears relatively small compared to the overall galactic disk size, and appears bright and yellowish. The spiral arms exhibit a bluer hue and are mottled, possibly indicating regions of active star formation or dust lanes. No signs of a recent major merger event are apparent, although there may be a minor disturbance in one of the arms.
