This galaxy appears to be an interacting system, possibly in the early stages of a merger. The primary galaxy exhibits a mostly smooth morphology with some indication of tidal features on its periphery. It has an elliptical shape, appearing significantly elongated. The color is generally yellowish, suggestive of an older stellar population with a lower rate of ongoing star formation. A secondary galactic object is nearby. This object displays a more irregular, amorphous structure and is also yellowish in color. There are some signs of distortion in both galaxies, possibly indicating gravitational interaction between the two. There is very little evidence of spiral arm structure or significant dust lanes in either galaxy. Overall, the system suggests a mature, relatively quiescent pair of galaxies undergoing a slow merger process.
