The galaxy presents as a spiral type, observed at a moderate distance. The spiral arms are clearly defined, displaying a grand design structure with a high degree of symmetry. Two dominant arms are readily apparent, tracing outward from the central bulge. The winding of the spiral arms appears relatively tight, with the pitch angle appearing to be acute relative to the galactic center. The central bulge is moderately sized, exhibiting a bright and concentrated luminosity. The overall color of the galaxy suggests a mixed stellar population, with bluer regions in the spiral arms indicative of active star formation and redder hues concentrated within the bulge, suggesting a population of older, cooler stars. There is a suggestion of a weak bar feature bisecting the bulge. There are no obvious signs of a major merger event, although there are some subtle irregularities in the arm structure, perhaps indicating a minor gravitational interaction with a smaller satellite galaxy.
