Herbert Howe discovered IC 5345 = Ho. II-14 on 11 Oct 1898 and wrote "vF, vS, R, 6.5' n of Swift 234 [IC 5343]. His position is accurate. I'm a little surprised that Swift missed this galaxy, though picked up[IC 5343 in the same field.

600/800mm - 24" (9/6/18): at 225x; fairly faint, small, round, 20" diameter. Forms a pair with IC 5343 5.5' SSW. Situated 8' NNW of mag 7.3 HD 222332. IC 5345 has a similar surface brightness as 5343, but is smaller.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb