The galaxy appears as a flattened elliptical, cigar-shaped object. Its central region exhibits a yellowish hue, suggesting an older stellar population with a lower rate of ongoing star formation, or perhaps dust obscuration. The light becomes more diffuse further from the center. Fainter, bluer light is visible at the edges of the disk, which hints at a younger stellar population or some star formation. There is no distinct spiral structure or bar. The galaxy does not appear to be undergoing a major merger, though there is a hint of minor tidal disturbance on one side. The galaxy is smooth in overall appearance.
