Stephane Javelle found IC 580 = J. 1-175 on 22 Mar 1892 and recorded "pF, vS, irr form." His position is very close north of NGC 3069. CGCG labels this galaxy IC 580, but it is clear NGC 3069 = IC 580. J.L.E. Dreyer discovered NGC 3069 on 15 Mar 1877 as LdR's assistant. While observing NGC 3070 he noted "5' nnp is an object which I have little doubt is a vF, vS, neb, perhaps lE. Clouds."

300/350mm - 13.1" (4/10/86): very faint, very small. Located on a line with NGC 3070 5.0' SSE and 30" pair of mag 13/14.5 stars 2' NNW.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb