Albert Marth discovered NGC 2487 = m 109 on 25 Mar 1864 (along with NGC 2486) with Lassell's 48" and recorded "vF, S, gbM." His position is 2' north of UGC 4126 = PGC 22343 (same offset as NGC 2487).

400/500mm - 17.5" (2/20/88): fairly faint, moderately large, 2' diameter oval, broad concentration. A mag 10.5 is 20" off the south edge and 1.3' from center. Forms a pair with NGC 2486 5' WNW and member of a small group (LGG 152) with NGC 2498.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb