The galaxy presents as a flattened, disk-shaped system, viewed nearly edge-on. There's evidence of a central bulge region that appears somewhat elongated along the major axis, but primarily presents as non-boxy. The dust lane is significant and obscures a considerable portion of the central bulge. Star formation appears to be limited within the galactic disk. The arms do not present as highly structured or tightly wound, suggesting a flocculent or possibly smooth spiral pattern. No major ongoing merger events, disturbances, or tidal tails are discernible. The dominant color is a muted blue-white across the disk, possibly indicating an older stellar population.
