John Herschel discovered NGC 1759 = h2700 on 28 Nov 1837 and called "vF; pL vglbM; 90"." His position is 2' S of ESO 305-001 = PGC 16547.

400/500mm - 18" (1/17/09): very faint, small, round, 25" diameter. Not seen initially (confused a close double star as nebulous) until I carefully checked the position. This galaxy is the brightest member of AGC 3301 and the only one viewed at a very low elevation (9 degrees).

Notes by Steve Gottlieb