This galaxy appears to be interacting with a smaller companion galaxy. The primary galaxy exhibits a predominantly smooth morphology, lacking strong spiral arm structures or prominent dust lanes. Its overall shape is somewhat elliptical, leaning toward a circular appearance, but not perfectly so. There is a visible distortion in the galaxy's profile, suggesting a tidal interaction. The color profile indicates the presence of older stellar populations. The companion galaxy is substantially smaller and displays a similarly smooth appearance with a round shape, although it is noticeably less luminous. There appears to be a faint bridge of material that visually connects the two galaxies, an indicator of gravitational influence and potential merging activity. The system shows signs of undergoing a merging process, suggesting a dynamic evolutionary stage.
