The galaxy presents as a generally smooth, elliptical object. It appears to be in the earlier stages of galactic evolution. The core of the galaxy is quite bright, appearing to have a high concentration of older stars, contributing to its yellowish-white hue. The radial profile suggests a gradual decrease in luminosity outward from the core, characteristic of a bulge-dominated system. The outer regions of the galaxy display a fainter, somewhat reddish color, possibly indicating a lower density of younger, hotter stars and a higher proportion of older, redder stellar populations. The shape is elongated and somewhat cigar-shaped, but close to round, suggesting a classification between an E4 and E6 on the Hubble sequence. There is little evidence of ongoing or recent major mergers or tidal disturbances.
