Heinrich d'Arrest discovered NGC 1449, along with NGC 1451, on 9 Oct 1864 with an 11" refractor at Copenhagen. His position, measured on 4 nights, matches MCG -01-10-032 = PGC 13798. WH probably saw NGC 1449 and 1451 in an observation of NGC 1441 on 26 Nov 1786 (sweep 638). He mentions, "I suspected two more following; but quite uncertain, not having been out long enough."

300/350mm - 13.1" (12/18/82): faint, very small, round. Located 5.7' SE of NGC 1441 and forms a trio with NGC 1451 4.2' NNE in a group.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb