The galaxy appears as a diffuse, elliptical object. Its overall color is a pale blue-white, indicative of a population of relatively young, hot stars, though some older stars are also present. The galaxy's light is fairly smooth and centrally concentrated. There is some slight visual evidence of disturbances within the galaxy, though no tidal tails or other major distortions are apparent. It is in between round and cigar shaped. The redshift measurement suggests it is a relatively nearby galaxy.
