The galaxy appears to be a relatively smooth, elliptical or lenticular galaxy. It has a centrally concentrated luminosity profile. The galaxy's light is dominated by older stellar populations, giving it a yellowish hue. There is little evidence of spiral arm structure or significant dust lanes. A very small indication of minor disturbance. The galaxy presents as being of intermediate roundness, between perfectly circular and elongated. It is a considerable distance away from our own galaxy, so at least some of the light we observe has been redshifted. It exhibits moderate star formation activity. This galaxy is massive.
