Stephane Javelle discovered IC 5370 = J. 3-1461, along with IC 5369, 5371, 5372 and 5373, on 9 Nov 1899. He recorded "pretty bright, round, 20", mag 13 stellar nucleus."

400/500mm - 17.5" (10/4/97): very faint, very small, slightly elongated, very small bright core. Halo increases to ~40" with averted vision. There are several stars to the west including a mag 13.5 star 1.4' W. Brightest in a group including IC 5369, IC 5371, IC 5372 and IC 5373.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb