The galaxy presents as a relatively smooth, elliptical object, elongated along one axis giving it a somewhat cigar-shaped appearance. Its color profile is generally redder, consistent with an older stellar population and lower ongoing star formation. There is a hint of a faint, diffuse halo surrounding the central concentration of light. No distinct spiral arms or other prominent features such as dust lanes are visible. There are no nearby objects that suggest it is undergoing a major merger, though there may be a minor gravitational interaction occurring, it is difficult to tell. The galaxy has a moderately high mass. The galaxy has a redshift of approximately 0.22, placing it at a significant cosmological distance.
