The galaxy appears to be an elongated, cigar-shaped system with a relatively smooth light distribution. There is a concentration of light toward the center, which suggests a bulge. The galaxy appears to be featureless, lacking any visible spiral arms or strong dust lanes in this image. Its overall color is slightly yellowish-white, indicating the presence of an older stellar population, although there is a hint of bluer star formation occurring. The shape and light distribution suggest that this galaxy is likely an elliptical or lenticular galaxy seen from an angle. There is no apparent evidence of a major ongoing merger, although a minor disturbance could be present.
