The galaxy presents as a relatively smooth, elliptical-like structure. Its color appears to be yellowish-white, which suggests a population of older stars dominating its stellar content. The light is concentrated towards the center, indicating a prominent galactic bulge. A slight elongation suggests a shape somewhere in between round and cigar-shaped, and there is no apparent dust lane or spiral arm structure visible in this image. Based on its smooth morphology, it's not likely undergoing any major merging events.
