Albert Marth discovered NGC 2897 = m 167 on 6 Feb 1864 (along with NGC 2898) and simply noted "eF, S." His position matches PGC 26949. It's odd that Marth did not mention the mag 9 star just 2' E as it interfered with my viewing, although his notes are very sparse. This galaxy is not catalogued in the CGCG, UGC, MCG or RC3 although it is as bright as 15th magnitude.

400/500mm - 17.5" (3/7/92): very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, low surface brightness. Located just 1.8' WNW of mag 8.0 SAO 117736 which detracts from viewing. Forms a pair with NGC 2898 8' S.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb