The galaxy exhibits a roughly elliptical morphology, though some distortion is apparent, possibly indicative of a past or ongoing interaction or merger event. The light distribution suggests a central bulge component with a more diffuse, extended halo. Within the visible spectrum, the light appears predominantly yellow-red, suggesting a relatively older stellar population with lower rates of on-going star formation. Patches of blue-ish light hint at small regions of active star formation. There is evidence for minor disturbances within the galactic structure; there is potentially a faint tidal tail or bridge. Overall, this galaxy is a fairly massive system and it resides at a considerable distance from our own.
