The galaxy presents as a smooth, cigar-shaped structure with a relatively featureless appearance. It is elongated, suggesting an edge-on or highly inclined disk. The light distribution appears to be fairly centrally concentrated, though the exact nature of the central region is difficult to ascertain. The color gradient across the galaxy shows a subtle reddening towards the center or bulge region, possibly indicating an older stellar population there, compared to the bluer hues along the disk. The overall color suggests a galaxy of intermediate age with ongoing, but not particularly vigorous, star formation. There is no evidence of any major mergers or significant tidal disturbances, though the possibility of minor interactions cannot be entirely ruled out based on this image alone. The overall appearance indicates this galaxy is moderately massive.
