The galaxy presents as a central, luminous, and relatively smooth elliptical structure. The core exhibits a concentrated, bright glow, suggestive of a high stellar density. The luminosity falls off gradually towards the periphery. There is little evidence of defined spiral arms or dust lanes. The galaxy appears somewhat elongated with its 'cigar' shape, but has a generally rounded appearance, the elongation potentially due to rotation or tidal interactions. There's a subtle color gradient observed, transitioning from yellow in the core to slightly redder hues in the outer regions, possibly indicating a difference in stellar population ages. Minor disturbances may be present.
