Stephane Javelle discovered IC 1406 = J. 1-446 on 5 Nov 1891. His position is accurate.
600/800mm - 24" (9/5/18): at 375x; faint, small, round, 20" diameter. Forms a pair with slightly brighter and larger IC 1405, which is situated 4.2' NW.
Notes by Steve Gottlieb