Rudolph Spitaler discovered IC 769 = Spitaler 19 = J. 1-211 on 24 Dec 1891. His position is accurate. Javelle rediscovered this galaxy the following year on April 1, 1892 along with discoveries of IC 767 and 768.

600/800mm - 24" (6/3/19): at 322x; fairly faint, fairly large, oval 3:2 SW-NE, 1.5'x1.0', very diffuse, broad weak concentration with an elongated core or bar. IC 768 lies 11' W. Member of LGG 285, a large Virgo group with brightest member NGC 4168.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb