The galaxy appears to be a spiral type, viewed at an oblique angle. Its structure is dominated by loosely wound spiral arms. A central bulge region is present, although not particularly pronounced in size, appearing more moderate. There is evidence of active star formation within the arms, indicated by their somewhat patchy appearance. The color suggests a relatively high content of young, hot stars. There is a suggestion of possible interactions, with potential disturbances visible in the structure of the spiral arms, but the overall morphology is still largely intact. No strong bar feature is readily apparent in the galactic center. One arm appears more condensed than the other, and it appears as though it might be merging with another galaxy, or experiencing major disturbance.
