The galaxy presents as a generally smooth and elliptical structure. Its overall color is yellowish-red, becoming fainter towards the edges. The concentration of light increases steadily towards the center, culminating in a bright, unresolved core. The galaxy's shape is elongated, but not extremely so, falling somewhere between round and cigar-shaped. There are no obvious signs of spiral arms or a disk-like structure. There also appears to be no signs of any recent merger activity. The galaxy's outer regions appear diffuse and gradually blend into the background sky. 
