?douard Stephan discovered NGC 1227 = St X-17 on 10 Jan 1880 with the 31" reflector at Marseille Observatory, one month after discovering NGC 1226 (or perhaps he didn't have time to measure the position earlier). His position is accurate.

400/500mm - 17.5" (1/1/92): very faint, very small, round. Forms a pair with NGC 1226 4' NNW.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb