This galaxy exhibits characteristics of a merging system. Two distinct components are visible. One component appears as a relatively smooth, elliptical-like object with a concentrated core. Its shape is somewhere between round and cigar shaped. The second component also seems to be elliptical. However, it is more diffuse in appearance, with less defined boundaries and a less concentrated core. There seems to be a distortion, or a tidal tail suggesting a strong gravitational interaction between the components. The color suggests a relatively old stellar population, with hints of ongoing, but likely subdued, star formation activity. The system shows evidence of past interaction, potentially leading to the ongoing morphological changes visible in the image.
