Edward Swift discovered IC 1121 = Sw. IX-50 on 19 Jun 1890 and recorded "eeeF; eS; stellar; vF * close p[receding]." The Swift's position is within 1' and the description applies to this compact galaxy. Howe noted the "vF * close p" is of mag 13.5 and is 20" distant at 315° [NW]."

600/800mm - 24" (6/22/17): at 375x; faint, small, round, 15" diameter, possible stellar nucleus. The view is somewhat confused by a mag 14.5-15 star at the northwest edge [14" from center].

Notes by Steve Gottlieb