This galaxy appears to be a spiral galaxy, though its morphology is somewhat disturbed. There is a visible disk component with faint spiral arms, particularly in the lower portion of the galaxy. The central bulge region appears relatively smooth and less defined. There appears to be a dark, obscuring dust lane bisecting the galaxy. Areas within the disk exhibit bluer colors indicative of recent star formation, while the bulge shows yellower hues, possibly indicating an older stellar population. The overall structure appears slightly irregular, which may suggest gravitational interactions. The galaxy does not appear to be undergoing a major merger but exhibits some evidence of minor disturbances.
