The galaxy appears as a flattened, disk-shaped structure viewed edge-on. There is a central bulge that is quite prominent, appearing with a concentrated, smooth luminosity. It is likely an elliptical bulge. The disk component shows a fainter, more diffuse light distribution extending outwards from the central bulge. It's difficult to discern any distinct spiral arm structure from this viewing angle; the disk is mostly homogenous in color. The color of the galaxy shifts from yellow at the center to what could be redder hues in the disk, suggesting an older stellar population at the core versus in the disk. Overall, the galaxy displays properties consistent with a massive system of stars and the star formation rate is relatively low.
