William Herschel discovered NGC 1441 = H II-597 on 30 Sep 1786 (sweep 608) and recorded "F, E in a row with some stars." His position is just 0.8' north of MCG -01-10-029 = PGC 13782 and the description of the row of stars matches.

300/350mm - 13.1" (12/18/82): faint, small, slightly elongated. Largest and brightest of three with NGC 1449 5.7' SE and NGC 1451 6.2' ENE. Brighter NGC 1453 lies 13' NE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb