John Herschel discovered NGC 3835 = h958 on 14 Apr 1831 and recorded "pF; lE; gbM; preceds * 8m, 5' distant. His position (measured twice) is good, though the star is 7' southeast.

400/500mm - 18" (5/31/03): moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 5:2 SW-NE. Broad concentration with a large, slightly brighter middle and slightly fainter extensions. Extended in the direction of a mag 12 star 3.6' NE. Located 7' NW of mag 7.7 SAO 15622.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb