The galaxy appears as an elongated, cigar-shaped object. The light from the galaxy is centrally concentrated, with a smooth profile, suggesting an elliptical morphology. There is no apparent fine structure, such as spiral arms or a prominent dust lane, in the available imagery. The core of the galaxy is intensely bright, with light fading from the center outwards. The color of the galaxy seems to be slightly redder than the surrounding galaxies suggesting an older stellar population. While there is an overall smooth appearance, there is also a hint of disturbance around the galaxy, perhaps resulting from a past or ongoing interaction. It appears to be slightly distorted, with some irregularity in its overall shape. Overall the galaxy's light indicates that it is a massive galaxy, but not forming many new stars.
