This galaxy appears to be an elliptical galaxy, exhibiting a smooth, concentrated light profile. The galaxy has a distinct cigar shape and is oriented with its major axis nearly vertical in the image. It has a fairly smooth texture without any sharp features or discernible spiral arms. The core is a yellow color that suggests an older stellar population, with a significant fraction of evolved stars. There is a slight blue hue surrounding the central region, indicating some ongoing, low-level star formation activity. There is no evidence of any major mergers or tidal disturbances.
