DeLisle Stewart discovered IC 4826 = DS 561 on an Arequipa plate taken on 16 Sep 1901. He reported "eF, eeS, R."

600/800mm - 30" (10/12/15 - OzSky): at 394x; moderately to fairly bright, oval 3:2 SW-NE, 0.9'x0.6', broadly concentrated with a brighter core. Located 12' SE of NGC 6753. ESO 184-025 lies 6' NW near the edge of the field (the trio is nearly collinear). Situated in a fairly busy Pavo star field.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb