The galaxy appears to be a spiral type, exhibiting a disk-like structure.  The spiral arms are clearly present, although somewhat tightly wound around the central region. A faint bar structure bisects the central region. The bulge component appears relatively moderate in size. Color variations are present; the central regions exhibit a yellowish hue, potentially indicating an older stellar population, while the spiral arms display bluer tones, suggestive of ongoing star formation. The galaxy appears to be undergoing a merger with another galaxy, based on the disturbance in structure and irregular shape of the galaxy. Some regions of the galaxy have a smooth appearance, while others show clumpy features likely caused by regions of higher star formation.
