Stephane Javelle discovered IC 1636 = J. 3-838, along with IC 1638, on 17 Oct 1903 and recorded "F, S, 15" to 20", gbMN." CGCG incorrectly describes it as a double galaxy.

400/500mm - 18" (10/16/09): faint, small, round, 20" diameter, high surface brightness. Located 15' NE of NGC 410 in a cluster. IC 1638 lies 9' E.

600/800mm - 24" (8/29/19): at 375x; fairly faint, fairly small, round, 25"-30" diameter, very small brighter core. Forms a pair with IC 1638 9' E. Located 15' NE of NGC 410.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb