This galaxy appears to be an elongated, cigar-shaped system, likely viewed edge-on. There is a noticeable color gradient along its major axis. One end exhibits a bluer hue, suggesting the presence of younger, hotter stellar populations. Towards the center, the color shifts to a more yellowish or golden tone, potentially indicating older, cooler stars. This may imply ongoing or recent star formation concentrated in the bluer region. The overall smoothness of the light distribution suggests a relatively evolved system. There is no strong visual evidence of major disturbances or ongoing mergers. The lack of prominent dust lanes or knots suggests a relatively quiescent system, although subtle variations in the light distribution may indicate minor internal structure.
