Albert Marth discovered NGC 2951 = m 181 on 6 Feb 1864 and recorded "pF, S, E." His position matches CGCG 007-017 = PGC 27562. This is a merged double system (the dimensions refer to the combined system) oriented east-west.

400/500mm - 17.5" (2/13/88): very faint, very small, round. Located 2' S of the line joining two mag 9.5 stars 3.1' NE (SAO 117834) and 4.6' NW. This double system was not resolved.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb