The galaxy presents a generally smooth appearance. The light is concentrated towards the center, forming a bright, elliptical core. From the shape, it appears to be an elliptical galaxy, elongated along one axis, and more cigar shaped than a perfect circle. It displays a color gradient, transitioning from a yellowish-white center to a reddish outer region. This may indicate an older stellar population. There is no evidence of spiral arms or significant dust lanes visible in this image. There does not appear to be any major galactic mergers ongoing, though I cannot rule out minor disturbances.
