The galaxy presents an elongated, somewhat cigar-shaped morphology. Its light is dominated by reddish and yellow hues, indicating an older stellar population. The galaxy appears largely smooth in texture, suggesting a lack of significant ongoing star formation or prominent spiral arm structures. There is a slight asymmetry to the galaxy's overall shape, possibly indicative of a minor gravitational interaction or internal dynamic process. No distinct dust lanes or other prominent features are visible in this image. The red shift indicates that we are seeing this galaxy as it was, billions of years ago.
