The galaxy appears to be in the process of a significant interaction, potentially a merger. There are two distinct, bright nuclei, suggesting two galaxies are in the process of merging. These nuclei are embedded within a common, fainter halo of light. The overall structure is somewhat disturbed with some asymmetry evident. The colors are generally redder, indicative of an older stellar population and lower ongoing star formation. There appears to be a central concentration of light, hinting at an elliptical morphology as the eventual outcome of this interaction. The galaxy is relatively compact, given the ongoing merger activity.
