Stephane Javelle discovered IC 564 = J. 2-648, along with IC 563, on 12 Mar 1893. His position is accurate.

600/800mm - 24" (2/24/20): at 200x; between fairly faint and moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, 1.1'x0.35'. Contains a relatively large, slightly brighter central region but no distinct nucleus. Forms a close pair (Arp 303) with IC 563 1.6' S, and brightest in a trio (WBL 239) with IC 561 7' NW.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb