Heinrich d'Arrest discovered NGC 2737, along with NGC 2738, on 23 Feb 1863. His micrometric position (measured on 3 nights) matches UGC 4751 = PGC 25453. Engelhardt also measured an accurate position.

400/500mm - 17.5" (1/28/89): fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated WSW-ENE, small bright core. Forms a close pair with NGC 2738 3.7' N.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb