The galaxy appears as an elongated, cigar-shaped object. It exhibits a relatively smooth morphology, with a central bulge that is not very prominent, but seems brighter than its more diffuse edges. There is a slight hint of a disk-like structure viewed edge-on, but it is difficult to ascertain well-defined spiral arms. The galaxy's color appears somewhat red, suggesting an older stellar population and diminished star formation activity. There may be signs of some minor disturbances, such as asymmetries in the light distribution. This may mean interactions or small mergers are occuring, although there is no obvious companion galaxy nearby to determine this for sure.
