Stephane Javelle discovered IC 903 = J. 2-770 on 13 Apr 1893. His position is accurate.

600/800mm - 24" (5/24/20): at 225x and 375x; between fairly faint and moderately bright, elongated 2:1 or 5:2 (with averted), ~1.0'x0.4', relatively large brighter core that is noticeably elongated, slightly brighter roundish nucleus. The outer disc has a low surface brightness. The nearest brighter star is mag 8.7 HD 118526 14' W.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb