This is a relatively featureless spiral, about 50 million ly away, with smooth arms containing only occasional star forming regions. Its only special characteristic is not visually apparent in that it has little neutral hydrogen – classifying it as an “anemic” galaxy.

PlaneWave 12.5″ Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (45/8min L, 8/8min each 2×2 RGB).