This galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy viewed at a relatively high inclination. The central bulge is prominent and exhibits a smooth, concentrated structure. A distinct dust lane can be observed bisecting the galaxy, indicative of a significant amount of interstellar medium obscuring the light from the far side of the disk. The spiral arms are tightly wound and difficult to resolve individually, suggesting a grand-design spiral structure, although the exact number of arms cannot be determined from this image alone. There may be a bar structure present running through the bulge, though this is difficult to say for certain. The overall color of the galaxy suggests a mix of stellar populations, with a redder bulge and bluer spiral arms implying ongoing star formation. There is no visible evidence of a major merger or strong tidal disturbances.
