The galaxy appears as an elongated spheroid with a noticeable color gradient. The central region exhibits a yellowish-orange hue, suggesting an older stellar population. Moving outwards from the center, the color shifts towards a bluer tint. This implies the presence of younger, hotter stars in the outer regions. The galaxy's morphology appears generally smooth, with no clear spiral arm structures visible in this image. The shape is not perfectly circular, having a slightly cigar-shaped appearance. There is an asymmetry visible, potentially indicating minor gravitational interaction or disturbance. Overall, the galaxy presents characteristics consistent with an elliptical galaxy undergoing some degree of star formation, particularly in its outer regions.
