The galaxy appears as a smooth, elongated object. The light is concentrated toward the center, suggesting a high degree of central stellar density. The overall color is a fairly uniform yellow-white with hints of blue, but the colors vary with a slightly bluer halo than its center. There is a lack of distinct spiral arm structures or prominent dust lanes; it looks like a possible elliptical galaxy, but appears to be cigar-shaped. No signs of major mergers or tidal disturbances are immediately apparent in this image, suggesting that the galaxy has not undergone significant recent interactions.
