The galaxy presents as an elongated, disk-shaped structure oriented nearly edge-on from our perspective. A prominent bulge is visible, exhibiting a somewhat boxy morphology. The central region of the galaxy appears brighter and more concentrated, transitioning gradually outward to a fainter, more diffuse disk. The overall color gradient suggests a possible change in stellar populations, with the central bulge displaying a yellowish hue, potentially indicative of older stars, while the outer disk regions show a hint of bluer tones, suggesting more recent star formation activity. Faint dust lanes are suspected, appearing as subtle dark regions within the disk. There are no obvious signs of major mergers or significant tidal disturbances, though subtle distortions might be present. The overall impression is that of a relatively massive spiral galaxy with ongoing, but not extremely vigorous, star formation.
