DeLisle Stewart discovered IC 1561 = DS 112 on an Arequipa plate taken on 3 Nov 1898. He recorded "star north, E at 105°."
600/800mm - 24" (10/3/13): fairly faint, elongated 5:2 WNW-ESE, 45"x20", slightly brighter core region. Forms a pair with IC 1562 4' N.
Notes by Steve Gottlieb