The galaxy presents as a spiral, viewed at a significant inclination relative to our line of sight. A prominent central bulge is clearly visible, appearing a yellow-white color. The galactic disk shows structure indicating the presence of spiral arms, though they appear somewhat flocculent rather than grand design. There is some evidence of blueish star formation along these arms, though it is not widespread, suggesting a moderate rate of star formation. Dust lanes are visible, particularly along the near edge of the disk, partially obscuring the light from behind. The overall color suggests a fairly evolved stellar population with a mix of young and older stars. There does not appear to be evidence of any major ongoing mergers or strong tidal interactions.
