The galaxy presents as a somewhat elongated, cigar-shaped structure, oriented approximately vertically in the image. A concentrated, brighter central bulge exhibits a yellowish-white hue, suggesting an older stellar population. Extending outwards from this central region, there's a fainter, more diffuse component that appears slightly bluer, potentially indicating the presence of younger, hotter stars. The galaxy shows no obvious spiral arm structure or significant dust lanes. There are no prominent signs of tidal features or ongoing major mergers, though there is a slight irregularity to the shape that indicates some disturbance, perhaps from a minor merger or past interaction.
