The galaxy presents a generally smooth morphology, with an elongated, cigar-like shape. It appears to be relatively undisturbed, showing no significant signs of ongoing mergers or major disturbances. There is a slight color gradient, shifting from a blue-ish hue towards the edges to a reddish hue in the center. The overall color suggests active star formation, although a non-negligible population of older stars must exist to produce the redder center.
