The galaxy presents as a largely featureless elliptical or lenticular system. The central bulge is bright and concentrated, with a yellowish-white hue indicating a population of older stars. A faint, diffuse halo surrounds the bulge, showing a gradual decrease in luminosity with increasing radius. There's a subtle elongation in the morphology; it is much more round than cigar shaped. Overall the appearance is quite smooth, with no discernible spiral arms or dust lanes. The galaxy appears relatively isolated, showing no signs of any major recent or ongoing merger activity.
