The galaxy presents as a somewhat elliptical object with a smooth, diffuse appearance. A notable concentration of light is seen in the central region, suggesting a prominent galactic bulge. The overall color gradient appears reddish-yellow, which suggests an older stellar population with diminished ongoing star formation, possibly composed of mostly Population II stars. There appears to be very little evidence of spiral arm structure, and the overall structure seems to be undisturbed. The galaxy has a estimated diameter of about 8 kiloparsecs.
