The galaxy presents as a highly elongated, cigar-shaped morphology, indicative of an elliptical galaxy type. The central region displays a concentrated, bright core with a yellowish-orange hue, potentially suggesting a high density of older stellar populations. Moving outward from the center, the light gradually diffuses, transitioning to a bluish color in the outer edges of the galaxy, possibly indicating the presence of younger, hotter stars or regions of recent star formation, though these features are subdued. There is a slight asymmetry in the color distribution, with a more pronounced orange tinge concentrated in one end of the galaxy. This could possibly be due to differential dust obscuration or a subtle change in the stellar population across the galaxy’s length. No prominent spiral arms or distinct features are discernible, further supporting its classification as an elliptical galaxy, and shows little signs of any current major merging events. Overall, the galaxy appears relatively smooth and lacks substantial disturbances in its structure.
