This galaxy appears to be undergoing a merger. There are three distinct luminous cores visible, suggesting the presence of multiple galactic nuclei interacting gravitationally. The overall morphology indicates a relatively smooth distribution of light, but there are faint, diffuse extensions emanating from the main body, hinting at tidal interactions and disrupted structures. The galaxy is slightly elongated, with a dominant, round central component. There is a color gradient across the galaxy, with the western core appearing bluer than the central and eastern cores, potentially indicating differences in stellar populations or dust content in each core. The overall color suggests a relatively evolved stellar population, though the blue core indicates some recent or ongoing star formation activity. Signs of tidal tails or strong distortions suggest the merger is likely in its early stages, and the galaxy has not fully relaxed into a single, unified structure.
