Stephane Javelle discovered IC 515 = J. 2-622, along with IC 516, on 21 Mar 1893. He noted it was distinct from NGC 2616, which was also measured.
600/800mm - 24" (2/5/13): faint, very small, slightly elongated, 18"x14", soft even glow. Located 3.1' SSW of NGC 2616 in a group and 2.6' NE of a mag 11.4 star.
Notes by Steve Gottlieb