De Vaucouleurs Atlas Type: SA(s)c

Filter: B

Telescope: UH 2.2-m
North left , East down
Field Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.5 arcminutes

RC3 Type: SA(s:)c
RSA Type: Sc(s)II
Surface Brightness Range Displayed: 18.0-26.0 mag per square arcsec
Absolute Blue Magnitude: -20.5

De Vaucouleurs Atlas Description:

The classification for this galaxy is easily discerned in spite of the high inclination . Most interesting is the bright, small bar-like feature in the center. The B-I color index map shows that this feature is defined by active star formation. The color index map reveals the near side extinction and the blue colors of the spiral arms.