The galaxy presents as a somewhat elliptical form, with an approximate redshift of z = 0.1598. The central bulge appears a yellowish-white hue, suggesting an older stellar population. Some light from the bulge is obscurred by dark dust lanes that run along the radial length of the galaxy. The outer regions, though less defined, exhibit a bluer tint, indicative of younger, hotter stars and ongoing star formation. There is a disk structure that is visible, with one side slightly more prominent than the other. There appears to be a merging, most likely minor, occuring near the disk. There are some signs of disturbance visible in the image.
