Edward Swift discovered IC 1368 = Sw. X-49 on 28 Sep 1891 and reported "eeeF; S; R; eee diff.; Found searching for Comet Tempel-Swift." Howe reobserved the galaxy around 1900 and commented "on each two nights I noted it as much elongated at 225° [SW-NE]." Howe's description is accurate.

600/800mm - 24" (9/16/17): at 260x and 375x; fairly faint, fairly small, oval or spindle 5:2 SW-NE, ~40"x18", weak concentration. IC 1370 lies 15' ENE.

900/1200mm - 48" (10/27/19): at 542x; between moderately bright and fairly bright, fairly large, very elongated 7:2 SW-NE, ~1.0'x0.3', brighter core, hint of structure in the outer extensions. Located 15' WSW of IC 1370. Observed in windy conditions.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb