The galaxy in the image presents a predominantly smooth morphology. Its light distribution is concentrated towards the center, suggesting a significant bulge component. The overall shape appears somewhat elliptical, with an approximate major axis of ~8 kpc, but it does not exhibit a perfectly regular structure. The color profile indicates a redder central region, which could be indicative of an older stellar population or a higher dust concentration. The outer regions show hints of bluer light, possibly indicating ongoing or recent star formation activity. There is a slight asymmetry in the overall structure, which might be the result of a past minor merger event or tidal interaction, though it is generally undisturbed. The absence of clearly defined spiral arms or prominent dust lanes further supports the classification as a relatively smooth galaxy with a small chance of merging.
