The galaxy appears to be in the process of merging. The overall shape is elongated and distorted, exhibiting a cigar-like morphology. One main body shows a bright, centralized region, which could be indicative of an active galactic nucleus, or intense star formation. Emanating from this core is a fainter, more diffuse structure, possibly a tidal tail or the remnants of a disrupted galactic disk. The color gradient suggests a transition in stellar populations, with the central region showing a slight redder hue, and the outer regions a bluer shade. There appears to be significant gravitational disturbance, suggesting it is actively interacting with a companion galaxy. The smoothness fraction is relatively high, suggesting that this merger may be close to completing.
