Stephane Javelle discovered IC 571 = J. 2-653, along with IC 572, on 15-16 Dec 1893. His position is accurate.

600/800mm - 24" (4/13/18): at 200x and 375x; faint to fairly faint, small, round, 18" diameter, slightly brighter stellar or quasi-stellar nucleus. Similar to IC 572 3.1' N. Member of a quartet (USGC U264) with IC 570, 571 and 572.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb