De Vaucouleurs Atlas Type: IAB(s)m
Filter: B
Telescope: Hall 1.07-m
North up , East left
Field Dimensions: 19.1 x 18.1 arcminutes
RC3 Type: IB(s)m
RSA Type: ImIV-V
Surface Brightness Range Displayed: 20.0-27.0 mag per square arcsec
Absolute Blue Magnitude: -17.3
De Vaucouleurs Atlas Description:
The bar is a highly foreshortened zone defined mainly by scattered groups of resolved stars. If the galaxy is actually disk-shaped, this zone would deproject into a broad oval. The (s) classification refers to the weak, diffuse spiral-like feature on the northeast side.