The galaxy presents as a disk galaxy observed edge-on. A prominent central bulge is visible, exhibiting a smooth, rounded structure. The disk itself appears thin and elongated, bisected horizontally by a dark dust lane that obscures some of the galaxy's light along its midplane. The bulge appears yellower than the rest of the disk, and has an emission region around it which is a shade of green. The light emitted by the outer disk fades into a red/orange color on both ends of the galaxy. There is no visual evidence of any major or minor mergers affecting the structure. 
