The galaxy presents as an elongated, somewhat cigar-shaped structure. Its overall form appears smooth and relatively featureless, with a high degree of central concentration, indicating a substantial bulge component.  The light distribution is not perfectly symmetrical, showing a slight elongation along its major axis. There's subtle bluer light at its periphery that might be indicative of younger stars in its outer regions, but the overall coloration is quite red. No significant spiral arm structures or dust lanes are obviously discernible. The galaxy does not appear to be undergoing any major merger events, however, there may be minor disturbances present.