Max Wolf discovered IC 4034 = W. V-146 as well as nearby IC 4016, 4027, and 4038 on a Heidelberg plate taken 21 Mar 1903. He reported "cF, S, iF, N."

600/800mm - 24" (6/4/16): at 322x; extremely faint and small, 6" diameter. Near the visual threshold though confirmed. Forms a close pair with IC 4038 0.6' SE. Located 17' SSW of NGC 4914 and 1.8' NNE of a mag 10.6 star.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb