The galaxy presents as an elongated, cigar-shaped structure, viewed nearly edge-on. Its color appears predominantly reddish, suggesting an older stellar population.  There is some suggestion of a smooth central bulge, with the disk component being the dominant visual feature.  Evidence of significant recent star formation is not readily apparent in this image due to the object's red color. There is no immediate indication of ongoing major merger activity or strong tidal disturbances, although there is a suggestion of faint, diffuse features possibly indicating a minor interaction.
