The galaxy appears as a dual system, likely a merger event in progress. Two distinct, relatively bright and smooth concentrations of light are visible. These components may represent the cores of the two interacting galaxies. There is evidence of tidal disturbance with an envelope of fainter, diffuse light extending between and around the two primary components. The overall color of the galaxy is relatively red, possibly indicating an older stellar population and suggesting ongoing or recent quenching of star formation. The morphology appears to be smooth and ellipsoidal, consistent with either a pair of elliptical galaxies undergoing a major merger or a single elliptical galaxy post-merger. A smaller, possible third source is seen within the tidal disturbance, but cannot be confirmed as associated with the merging galaxies.
