The galaxy presents as a relatively smooth, elongated structure. It appears to be an elliptical galaxy, cigar-shaped and generally featureless upon visual inspection. A concentration of luminosity is observed toward the galaxy's core, which is of a yellow-white hue. This suggests an older stellar population dominates the central region. Moving outward from the core, the galaxy exhibits a gradual decrease in surface brightness. Faint blue hints toward the galaxy's polar regions suggest some regions of modest star formation. The galaxy displays no indications of spiral arms or strong dust lanes. It appears relatively undisturbed, showing no clear signs of ongoing major merger activity or tidal distortions.
