The galaxy appears to be a relatively smooth, elliptical type. Its overall shape is elongated, trending toward a cigar-like morphology. The light is centrally concentrated, with a bright core region. Fainter, diffuse light extends from the core outwards, diminishing gradually with increasing radius. There is no obvious spiral structure or dust lane visible in this image. There appears to be little evidence of recent or ongoing major merger activity; however, there is a slight asymmetry in the outer regions that could indicate a minor interaction. The galaxy color is fairly uniform, appearing yellow-white, suggesting a population of older stars with relatively little current star formation.
