The galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy, viewed at a high inclination, appearing nearly edge-on. There is a bright central bulge, which seems relatively smooth and concentrated. The disk is elongated, with a fairly low surface brightness compared to the bulge. The galaxy has a hint of spiral structure with subtle, dusty lanes visible, especially near the central bulge. These dust lanes and some bluer regions, indicate ongoing star formation. The outer regions of the disk fade gradually into the background. The overall color suggests a mix of older stellar populations in the bulge and younger, bluer stars forming in the disk. The galaxy has no obvious signs of strong tidal interactions or recent mergers.
