The galaxy presents as a relatively compact, elliptical morphology. It exhibits a smooth, mostly featureless appearance with a dominant spheroidal component. There is a clear concentration of light towards the galactic center, which appears yellowish. The outer regions of the galaxy are less luminous and grade smoothly into the background sky. There is also a distinct smaller redder object in the vicinity of the main galaxy. The galaxy does not appear significantly disturbed or to show signs of on-going major merger activity. The red shift indicates the galaxy is at an appreciable distance.
