The galaxy presents as a somewhat elongated, cigar-shaped structure. Its overall color appears to be reddish, hinting at an older stellar population and a lower rate of on-going star formation. There is a central concentration of light which may indicate a bulge, but the resolution is not high enough to discern any detailed spiral arm structure. The galaxy appears relatively smooth in texture, lacking any obvious signs of strong tidal disturbances or recent major mergers. There are hints of fainter, diffuse light extending beyond the main body, suggesting a possible halo or extended stellar envelope.
