Stephane Javelle discovered IC 858 = J. 1-230 on 19 May 1892. His position is accurate.

600/800mm - 24" (6/3/19): at 322x; at least moderately bright and nearly fairly bright; roundish, high surface brightness core region ~20" diameter, total diameter 0.5'-0.6' diameter. Forms a close (interacting) pair with IC 859 1.3' E. This galaxy is brighter and larger. IC 857 lies 17' SW, the trio forming a physical triplet. STF 1733, an attractive mag 9/10.4 pair at 5" lies 20' E.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb