William Herschel discovered NGC 4363 = H III-938 on 10 Dec 1797 (sweep 1066) and noted "eF, pL, iF." Dreyer mentions an error in WH's reduction of the position though CH's position is less than 1' from the center.

400/500mm - 18" (3/5/05): very faint, fairly small, round, very low surface brightness. Appears as a hazy disc with with no evident concentration. Located 23' SE of NGC 4319 and Markarian 205.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb