The galaxy presents as a highly elongated, cigar-shaped structure, with its major axis oriented vertically in the image. The central region exhibits a bright, diffuse glow, indicating a concentration of stars and potentially a central bulge. The color gradient across the galaxy suggests variations in stellar populations. The core is a yellow/white hue, and the galaxy fades into a blue tint at the far edges. There are no distinct spiral arm structures or dust lanes visible, implying that the galaxy is relatively smooth in texture. There are no prominent tidal tails or other signs of recent major merger activity. The morphology indicates a late-type spiral or possibly an elliptical galaxy viewed edge-on. The relatively smooth appearance and concentrated central light suggest that this galaxy is at least somewhat evolved.
