Stephane Javelle discovered IC 190 = J. 2-551, along with IC 190, on 15 Dec 1892. His position is accurate.

600/800mm - 24" (12/12/17): at 375x; faint to fairly faint, slightly elongated ~E-W, 25"x20", contains a very small brighter core. Forms a pair with slightly fainter IC 189 3.3' W. UGC 1524, situated 8' NE, appeared faint, fairly small, elongated ~4:3 N-S, 20"x15", low surface brightness.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb