Stephane Javelle discovered IC 4610 = J. 3-1396, along with IC 4611 and 4612, on 25 Jul 1903. His position matches PGC 58499. This galaxy is not included in UGC, MCG or CGCG. MCG, PGC and RC3 misidentifies IC 4612 as IC 4610 (PGC incorrectly equates the two numbers).

400/500mm - 17.5" (8/21/98): first in a small trio with IC 4611 and IC 4612. Appears extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter. No details were visible and it required averted vision for a decent view. This galaxy is possibly slightly fainter than IC 4611. Located 2.0' W of IC 4612 and 1.2' ESE of a mag 12 star.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb