This galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy, oriented edge-on with respect to our line of sight. A central bulge of moderate size and luminosity is visible, displaying a slightly boxy shape. The disk component extends outwards from the bulge.  The bulge displays a strong yellow-orange hue. Dust lanes are apparent along the galactic plane. The bluer colors within the disk seem to indicate the possibility of younger stellar populations, and thus star formation. The galaxy does not show obvious signs of a major merger or significant tidal interactions.
