The galaxy presents as a somewhat flattened, elliptical structure, with a noticeably smoother texture than a spiral galaxy. Its color profile appears to be dominated by light at the redder end of the spectrum, indicating a population of older stars. The galaxy displays a high degree of central concentration, with the luminosity gradually decreasing outwards from the core, however there are some blue areas toward the edge, suggesting some more recent star forming regions. There is some suggestion of a faint halo surrounding the main body of the galaxy. The image indicates a galaxy at a moderate redshift, suggesting that the light we observe has been stretched by the expansion of the universe. Based on the observed morphology, color, and apparent smoothness, this galaxy is likely an elliptical galaxy at moderate redshift with ongoing star formation.
