Albert Marth discovered NGC 2877 = m 164 on 28 Mar 1864 (along with NGC 2878 = m 165) and recorded "vF, S, vlE." His position is accurate.

400/500mm - 17.5" (3/8/97): faint, small, round, 25" diameter, very weak concentration. Located 6' following a group of four mag 13 stars in a small "kite" asterism. Forms a pair with NGC 2878 8.5' S.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb