This galaxy exhibits a decidedly elongated, cigar-like morphology. A bright, yellowish central bulge dominates the core region, surrounded by a faint, diffuse disk structure. The color gradient suggests a mix of stellar populations, with the central bulge likely composed of older, redder stars, while bluer regions in the outskirts indicate more recent star formation. There appear to be some disturbances in the disk, possibly minor tidal features. These could indicate a recent interaction or merger event, although no significant companions are immediately apparent in this image. The galaxy appears to be neither a pure elliptical nor a well-defined spiral, but rather an intermediate type with both smooth and featured characteristics.
