Rudolph Spitaler discovered IC 835 = Spitaler 59, along with IC 834, 837 and 838, on 24 Feb 1892. He described the IC 835, 837 pair as "Two pale, round nebulae of 30" diameter."

600/800mm - 24" (6/3/19): at 322x; between faint and fairly faint, fairly small, roundish, 24", very slightly brighter nucleus. This member of AGC 1656 is flanked by IC 834 11' SW and IC 837 9' ENE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb