The galaxy appears as a large, elliptical-shaped structure with a smooth, diffuse light distribution and is fairly luminous. Its morphology is characterized by a dominant, centrally concentrated bulge that emits primarily yellow light. There is no apparent spiral arm structure, but a subtle extension or "tail" is present on its upper left side. The galaxy appears relatively isolated, exhibiting no immediate signs of ongoing major mergers or interactions with nearby galaxies although there are minor disturbances that may be interpreted as either dust lanes or subtle tidal features. The central region of the galaxy is the brightest.
