The galaxy appears to be an elliptical type, exhibiting a generally smooth, concentrated light distribution. It shows a slight elongation. There is a bright central core with a gradual falloff in luminosity outwards, suggesting a centrally concentrated stellar population. A subtle color gradient is apparent, with the central region appearing more yellow/red, possibly indicating an older stellar population, while the outer regions exhibit slightly bluer hues, which could signify the presence of younger, hotter stars, although this is not immediately obvious. There is a second body nearby that is bluish. Given the red shift measurement is quite low at roughly 0.018, the galaxy is relatively close.
