The galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy, seen edge-on from our line of sight. There is a bright, prominent bulge at the center, appearing somewhat elongated with a visible yellow color. The disk is relatively thin, with a dust lane or obscuring material bisecting it along its major axis, giving the galaxy a flattened appearance. The outer regions of the disk fade into a more diffuse halo. There is some evidence of possible minor tidal disturbances or irregularities in the outer halo, possibly indicative of a past minor merger event.
