The galaxy appears to be a disk galaxy, viewed at an angle that is nearly edge-on, but not quite. The central bulge is luminous and appears roughly spheroidal, with a bright, concentrated core. Emanating from the bulge, a disk is visible. Dust lanes are prominent and appear on opposite sides of the bulge. The disk exhibits a redder color on one side when compared to the other side, which is of a bluer tone. There is no obvious evidence of a recent major merger or interaction, though there is a slight asymmetry in the outer regions of the disk. The galaxy appears relatively isolated. Its overall light profile appears smooth. The color distribution suggests a potential difference in stellar populations and/or dust content across the galaxy. The shape is elongated, although it is not significantly cigar-shaped.
