The galaxy presents a flattened, disk-like morphology, viewed edge-on or at a high inclination angle. A prominent dust lane is visible, bisecting the galaxy and obscuring light from the galactic bulge. The dust lane appears somewhat irregular, suggesting possible disturbances or interactions. There is some structural anomaly that makes the galaxy appear non-uniform. It may even be an artifact. The galactic bulge shows a relatively smooth appearance. Faint color variations are apparent within the galaxy, potentially indicating regions of differing stellar populations or active star formation, however they are not distinctly concentrated. No strong evidence of a recent or ongoing major merger is apparent.
