This galaxy appears to be undergoing a merger. The primary body of the galaxy appears relatively smooth and elliptical in shape, exhibiting a yellowish-orange hue, which indicates an older stellar population. However, there is an additional clump of material on one side with a bluer color, suggesting the presence of younger, hotter stars, possibly triggered by the interaction. Some disturbances in the overall light distribution suggest a tidal interaction is occurring, with the galaxy appearing somewhat asymmetrical. A significant fraction of the light is concentrated in the central region. A notable deviation from a smooth appearance may be due to ongoing merger activity, rather than a distinct spiral structure.
