Stephane Javelle discovered IC 4574 = J. 3-1382 on 25 Jul 1895. His position corresponds with CGCG 166-038 in a group of 7 IC galaxies.

400/500mm - 17.5" (7/3/97): this was a marginal object with averted vision and was visible only for moments as an extremely small knot, <10" diameter. Required GSC finder chart to pinpoint location. Faintest of 8 galaxies picked up in a group.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb