[9][8] In addition, the galaxy displays a broad emission band with a rest wavelength of λ ≈ 4660 Á.

This is interpreted as arising from a combined effect of around 105 Wolf-Rayet stars of a WN subtype.

[10] Additionally, IRAS 01003-2238 is also an old galaxy merger showing modest distortions but absence of tidal tails when shown at optical wavelengths.

[6] Although no traces of radio excess are seen, it is categorized as a Seyfert 2 galaxy according to optical observations.

[8] Since both helium emission lines are detected in the galaxy following the optical flare, the most likely explanation is a candidate tidal disruption event, where a star wandering close to the black hole is ripped apart by tidal forces.