This galaxy appears to be undergoing a significant merging event. The morphology is highly disturbed, indicating strong gravitational interactions. Two distinct luminous regions are visible, likely representing the cores of the merging galaxies. The upper core exhibits a bluer hue, suggesting a younger stellar population and potentially ongoing star formation. In contrast, the lower core appears redder, possibly indicative of an older stellar population. A complex bridge of material connects the two cores, with mottled regions that might be areas of enhanced star formation triggered by the merger. The overall shape is irregular and far from a relaxed elliptical or spiral form, consistent with a system far from dynamical equilibrium. Tidal features, while subtle, suggest gravitational disruption extending beyond the immediate vicinity of the two primary nuclei.
