Albert Marth discovered NGC 197 = m 14 on 16 Oct 1863 with Lassell's 48" on Malta and recorded "eF, s of 196." His position matches UGC 406 = PGC 2365. This galaxy is misidentified as NGC 196 in the MCG (+00-02-107).

400/500mm - 17.5" (10/8/88): extremely faint, very small, almost round. Member of the HCG 7 group and located 2.1' NNE of NGC 192. Forms a close pair with NGC 196 1' NNW and NGC 201 lies 4' SE. Appears fainter than 14.2z.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb