The galaxy appears as an elongated, disk-shaped structure, presented nearly edge-on from our line of sight. There is a central bulge which appears quite prominent and rounded. The overall color of the galaxy leans toward the redder end of the spectrum. There are no prominent spiral arms visible; the disk appears relatively smooth and undisturbed. No signs of ongoing major merger activity or significant tidal disturbances are immediately apparent, though subtle disturbances cannot be ruled out. The galaxy's color suggests a population of older stars and relatively low star formation rate.
