The galaxy presents as a luminous, elliptical object with a smooth, concentrated central bulge that diminishes in intensity outwards. The overall shape is elongated and somewhat cigar-shaped. There is a noticeable color gradient; the central region exhibits a yellowish-orange hue, transitioning to redder tones in the outer regions. There is no obvious presence of spiral arms or distinct dust lanes within the galaxy. There is a slight distortion to the shape, but the galaxy appears to be mostly undisturbed. Overall, the galaxy appears to be a relatively massive system with a low rate of star formation.
