Stephane Javelle discovered IC 859 = J. 1-231 on 23 Jun 1892. His position is accurate. Perhaps this galaxy was first seen a month earlier when IC 858 was discovered, but not measured until June.

600/800mm - 24" (6/3/19): at 322x; fairly faint, fairly small, round, ~20" diameter, fairly high surface brightness. Forms a close (interacting) pair with brighter IC 858 1.3' W.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb