The galaxy presents as a generally smooth, elliptical morphology. It displays a pronounced central bulge, transitioning into a fainter, extended halo. There is a noticeable color gradient, with the core appearing redder, possibly indicating an older stellar population. The outer regions exhibit a subtle blue-green tinge, suggesting the presence of younger, hotter stars and potentially ongoing or recent star formation. The galaxy is somewhat elongated in shape, appearing cigar-shaped. No strong tidal features or significant disturbances are apparent, suggesting it is not currently undergoing a major merger, though subtle indications of minor gravitational interactions cannot be ruled out based on this single image. The general lack of defined spiral arms or prominent dust lanes further supports its classification as an elliptical or lenticular galaxy.
