William Herschel discovered NGC 4036 = H I-253 = h1050 on 19 Mar 1790 (sweep 953) and logged "vB, vL, E." CH's reduced position is 15 sec of RA east of UGC 7005. JH called this galaxy "pB; R; pslbM; 25"." His position is accurate.

400/500mm - 17.5" (5/2/92): very bright striking galaxy! Fairly large, very elongated 3:1 E-W, 3.0'x1.0', halo increases to a bright core, very bright nucleus. The eastern extension appears slightly brighter. NGC 4041 lies 16' NNE.

600/800mm - 24" (5/27/17): at 200x beautiful large spindle 4:1 ~E-W, 3'x0.8'. Sharply concentrated with a small, very bright core/nucleus and tapered extensions. Forms a bright pair with NGC 4041 15' NNE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb