The galaxy presents as a single, relatively smooth object with a generally elliptical morphology, although appearing slightly disturbed. The primary body of the galaxy exhibits a bright, concentrated central bulge that decreases in luminosity with radial distance. There is a less luminous, secondary concentration of light that may indicate tidal disturbance, a merger in process, or an active galactic nucleus. The object is generally reddish-orange in color, suggestive of an older stellar population with limited ongoing star formation. The overall visual impression is that of a massive galaxy undergoing a possible merger, possibly on its way to becoming a red and dead elliptical galaxy.
