The galaxy appears as a relatively smooth, elongated structure. Its overall color is bluish, concentrated towards the center, suggesting a higher population of young, hot stars in that region. The outer regions exhibit a gradual decrease in luminosity. There is a subtle hint of distortion or minor disturbance in its morphology, though it is largely non-interactive. The light distribution appears concentrated, with no distinct spiral arm features or pronounced dust lanes visible. The galaxy's shape is intermediate between a perfect sphere and an elongated cigar shape, exhibiting a moderate degree of ellipticity. No prominent merger signatures are apparent, although some subtle asymmetry hints at possible past interactions.
