The galaxy presents as a smooth, elongated structure, with a high degree of axial ratio suggesting a classification tending towards a cigar shape.  The color gradient indicates a higher concentration of older stellar populations toward the center, shifting towards bluer hues at the extremities.  There is a subtle disk feature. Star formation is occurring within the galaxy. It appears to be a relatively isolated galaxy, showing no signs of major tidal disturbances, and is not actively undergoing a major merging event.
