This galaxy exhibits a distinctly elongated, cigar-shaped morphology. It displays a relatively smooth overall structure, lacking any prominent spiral arms or irregular features visible at this resolution. There appears to be a central bulge that shows a yellowish hue, which may indicate a population of older, redder stars. This area transitions gradually to a more blueish outer region. This bluer hue at the edges might suggest the presence of younger, hotter stars and ongoing star formation, although this activity is not immediately evident in the image. There is no visible indication of any major mergers or tidal disturbances. It appears that this galaxy is either an elliptical galaxy seen on its side, or a lenticular galaxy with low-level star formation.
