William Herschel discovered NGC 2196 = H II-265 = h3024 on 20 Nov 1784 (sweep 325) and logged "pF, pS, iF, bM of an irregular shape, somewhat elongated." His position is 30 sec of RA too large and 3' too far south. JH observed this galaxy from the Cape on 4 sweeps, first recording it as "B, pL, R, pspmbM. Many stars near it." His position is accurate.

300/350mm - 13.1" (1/28/84): fairly bright, fairly small, almost round, increases to a small bright core.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb