Francis Leavenworth discovered NGC 3774 = LM 2-447 on 24 Jan 1887 and noted mag 15.8, 0.2'x0.1', E 75°. Another neb or eF star p 0.5'; *9 np 3'." His position is 6 sec of RA west and 1' north of MCG -01-30-016 = PGC 36058. His PA and description is a good match, although the mag 9 star described by Leavenworth as 3' northwest lies 2.9' southwest.

600/800mm - 24" (3/9/13): very faint to faint, small, slightly elongated, 25"x20", low but irregular surface brightness. A mag 12 star is 2.9' SW. Member of a large group (USGC S171) with brightest members NGC 3730 and 3771.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb